condemn
(verb)
verb
1. express strong disapproval of
- We condemn the racism in South Africa
Similar word(s): decry, excoriate, objurgate, reprobate
Definition categories: communication, denounce
2. declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
- The building was condemned by the inspector
Definition categories: communication, declare
3. compel or force into a particular state or activity
- His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence
Definition categories: social, compel, obligate, oblige
4. demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
- Her strange behavior condemned her
Definition categories: perception, attest, certify, demonstrate, evidence, manifest
5. pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
- He was condemned to ten years in prison
Similar word(s): doom, sentence
Definition categories: communication, declare
6. appropriate (property) for public use
- the county condemned the land to build a highway
Definition categories: possession, attach, confiscate, impound, seize, sequester
Sentences with condemn as a verb:
- The house was condemned after it was badly damaged by fire.
- The president condemns the terrorist.
- The president condemns the terrorist attacks.