Definition of Condemn

1. Verb. Express strong disapproval of. "These ideas were reprobated"

Exact synonyms: Decry, Excoriate, Objurgate, Reprobate
Generic synonyms: Denounce
Derivative terms: Condemnation, Condemnation, Condemnatory, Excoriation, Reprobation

2. Verb. Declare or judge unfit for use or habitation. "The building was condemned by the inspector"
Entails: Evaluate, Judge, Pass Judgment
Specialized synonyms: Boo, Hiss, Explode
Generic synonyms: Declare
Derivative terms: Condemnation, Condemnation

3. Verb. Compel or force into a particular state or activity. "His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence"
Generic synonyms: Compel, Obligate, Oblige

4. Verb. Demonstrate the guilt of (someone). "Her strange behavior condemned her"
Generic synonyms: Attest, Certify, Demonstrate, Evidence, Manifest
Specialized synonyms: Attaint
Derivative terms: Condemnation, Condemnation

5. Verb. Pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law. "They want to condemn the prisoners "; "He was condemned to ten years in prison"
Exact synonyms: Doom, Sentence
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Entails: Convict
Specialized synonyms: Foredoom, Reprobate
Generic synonyms: Declare
Derivative terms: Condemnation, Condemnation, Sentence, Sentence

6. Verb. Appropriate (property) for public use. "The county condemned the land to build a highway"
Generic synonyms: Attach, Confiscate, Impound, Seize, Sequester

Definition of Condemn

1. v. t. To pronounce to be wrong; to disapprove of; to censure.

Definition of Condemn

1. to criticize severely [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Condemn

concurring(a)
concurring opinion
concurs
concuss
concussed
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concussing
concussion
concussion
concussions
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concussion myelitis
concussive
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condemn (current term)
condemnable
condemnation
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condemnors
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condensable
condensate
condensates

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