Definition of condemn
Verbs
express strong disapproval of
"We condemn the racism in South Africa"
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denounce
speak out against
declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
"The building was condemned by the inspector"
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boo, hiss
show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
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explode
drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
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declare
state emphatically and authoritatively
compel or force into a particular state or activity
"His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence"
demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
"Her strange behavior condemned her"
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attaint
condemn by attainder
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attest, certify, demonstrate, evidence, manifest
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
"He was condemned to ten years in prison"
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declare
state emphatically and authoritatively
appropriate (property) for public use
"the county condemned the land to build a highway"
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attach, confiscate, impound, seize, sequester
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
Vocabulary Lists for condemn
- venomous
- minstrel
- lubricate
- waft
- illuminate