Meaning of 'condemn'

verb

to declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

Example: "The building was condemned by the inspector"

verb

to express strong disapproval of

Example: "We condemn the racism in South Africa."

Synonyms: reprobate

verb

to pronounce a sentence on somebody in a court of law

Example: "I was condemned to ten years in prison."

Synonyms: sentence

verb

to demonstrate the guilt of someone

Example: "Their strange behavior condemned them."

verb

to appropriate property for public use

Example: "The county condemned the land to build a highway."

verb

to compel or force into a particular state or activity

Example: "If you harm the king's cat, you may be condemned to death."