Condemn

Word CONDEMN
Character 7
Hyphenation con demn
Pronunciations /kənˈdɛm/

Definitions and meanings of "Condemn"

What do we mean by condemn?

To express strong disapproval of: synonym: criticize. transitive verb

To pronounce judgment against; sentence. transitive verb

To judge or declare to be unfit for use or consumption, usually by official order. transitive verb

To force (someone) to experience, endure, or do something. transitive verb

To lend credence to or provide evidence for an adverse judgment against. transitive verb

To appropriate (property) for public use. transitive verb

To pronounce judgment against; express or feel strong disapprobation of; hold to be positively wrong, reprehensible, intolerable, etc.: used either of persons or things, with as, for, or on account of before an expressed ground of condemnation: as, to condemn a person for bad conduct, or as (sometimes colloquially for) a blackguard; to condemn an action for or on account of its injurious tendency.

To serve for the condemnation of; afford occasion for condemning: as, his very looks condemn him.

To convict: with of.

To pronounce to be guilty, as opposed to acquit or absolve; more specifically, to sentence to punishment; utter sentence against judicially; doom: the penalty, when expressed, being in the infinitive, or a noun or noun-phrase preceded by to: as, to condemn a person to pay a fine, or to imprisonment.

Formerly the expression to condemn in a fine was used.

To demonstrate the guilt of, by comparison and contrast.

To judge or pronounce to be unfit for use or service: as, the ship was condemned as unseaworthy; the provisions were condemned by the commissary.

To judge or pronounce to be forfeited; specifically, to declare (a vessel) a lawful prize: as, the ship and her cargo were condemned.

To pronounce, by judicial authority, subject to use for a public purpose. See condemnation, 1 .

To pronounce to be wrong; to disapprove of; to censure. transitive verb

To declare the guilt of; to make manifest the faults or unworthiness of; to convict of guilt. transitive verb

To pronounce a judicial sentence against; to sentence to punishment, suffering, or loss; to doom; -- with to before the penalty. transitive verb

To amerce or fine; -- with in before the penalty. transitive verb

To adjudge or pronounce to be unfit for use or service; to adjudge or pronounce to be forfeited. transitive verb

To strongly criticise or denounce; to excoriate the perpetrators of.

To judicially pronounce (someone) guilty.

To confer eternal divine punishment upon.

To adjudge (a building) as being unfit for habitation.

To adjudge (building or construction work) as of unsatisfactory quality, requiring the work to be redone.

To adjudge (food or drink) as being unfit for human consumption.

To determine and declare (property) to be assigned to public use. See eminent domain.

To declare (a vessel) to be forfeited to the government, to be a prize, or to be unfit for service.

Adj: Used to Show fear, or a sudden jump in heart rate in responce to a sight of horror. Causes oneself to stand in corners where the rest of the room, and or all doors in the room are visible. Urban Dictionary

One of the most badass games EVER. You can tase a bro then beat his head in with a 2x4. It's also scary as shit. Real man's game. Urban Dictionary

This is the fake cough that non-smokers give to someone smoking, even in an outdoor setting. It is generally characterized by one dry cough and accompanied by a dirty look. Urban Dictionary

A figure of speech, commonly used by political figures, to express discontent over an issue. It is often followed by little to no action to address the matter. Essentially "we are not happy, but are powerless to do anything about it" Urban Dictionary

The "overall" or "all-encompassing" disapproving verbal statement that Lucy vanPelt --- and Miss Othmar, too, apparently --- made regarding Linus's precious "yard of outing-flannel". Urban Dictionary

A figure of speech, commonly used by political figures, to express discontent over an issue. It is often followed by little to no action to address the matter. Essentially "we are not happy, but are powerless to do anything about it" Urban Dictionary

Lost one's faith. Stopped believing in God. Became agnostic, atheist, or pagan. Urban Dictionary

Hamas is the de facto governing entity of the Gaza Strip, Occupied Palestine. Hamas is considered a terrorist organisation in part (Al Qassam Brigades) or in full by a handful of Western countries. Following the Oct 7 attacks in southern Israel, Western media outlets have repeatedly asked their guests on air this question to make them explicitly express their opinions on Hamas. This has been used so often that it becomes a way of greetings just like “how are you?” Urban Dictionary

To disprove something To say something very strong Not to approve something Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Condemn

The word "condemn" in example sentences

Several said the government should have used the word "condemn" rather than "deplore." ❋ SHAWN POGATCHNIK (2011)

#Hillary Clinton dont be "deeply concerned" Have you heard of the word condemn? ❋ Parvez Sharma (2011)

Thanks DP, Never ceases to amaze how they expect you to appreciate and respect the things they believe in, yet condemn from the highest peak the rights of others they don't believe in. ❋ Unknown (2008)

What is interesting is the hypocrisy: that a Conservative will decry and condemn from the podium and from the pulpit behaviors that they themselves have engaged in and that they intend to engage in again. ❋ Unknown (2008)

SALVADOR: The fact that the word condemn doesn't appear in the text of the resolution is of no importance. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Unless you live or have lived here than the right to condemn is short handed. ❋ Unknown (2006)

It is unlikely that any American court will ever again condemn a homosexual to death, even though Scripture clearly commands it. ❋ Unknown (2004)

MICHAEL JACKSON, SINGER: I ask all of you to wait and hear the truth before you label our condemn me. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The combative-persuasive kind Of advertising which they condemn is not nearly so profitable as the informative kind of advertising which they approve. ❋ Unknown (1963)

A blogging council to "condemn"--what a telling word choice. ❋ Ann Althouse (2007)

For when a cause is heard, not to condemn is to absolve; but on the contrary to say that not absolving is condemning is not true. ❋ Unknown (2007)

In the present instance, the intention of the Donor would have been, to condemn, which is an act that could not possibly affect any one except ❋ 1560-1609 (1956)

Liberal press and the German press, so far as I have observed, in the strongest terms condemn the platform. ❋ James Quay Howard (N/A)

For when a cause is heard, not to condemn is to absolve; but, on the contrary, to say that not absolving is condemning is not true. ❋ Unknown (1909)

[Oh Snap] [Jack], Thats Was Some Condemned [shit right] there! ❋ Nick Delieto (2006)

Woah Ethan Thomas just cracked this guys [skull] with this pipe. I [fucking love] [condemned]! ❋ FistOfMith (2009)

Fred: Hey, I think Mike is [getting sick]. I was outside smoking, and he walked [past me] coughing. Bill: Naw, man, that's just a [condemnation cough]. ❋ Skuldseidhr (2011)

Human Rights Organizations: We strongly condemn acts of human rights violation taking place in [China's] [autonomous] regions. China: We strongly condemn your [false accusation] and intervention on China's own political matters. "Help! I can't swim!" "Strongly condemned." ❋ Eatfoodeveryday (2021)

Before Lucy makes too big of a blanket condemnation of [Linus's] fabric-related "[affliction]", perhaps she should run a quick reality-check on her OWN life and see how many insecurities that SHE HERSELF has... she merely reacts to them in a different (and often far-more-upsetting/destructive!) way, such as screaming,. punching,. kicking things, etc., but she has said sensitivities [all the same]. ❋ QuacksO (2019)

Human Rights Organizations: We strongly condemn acts of human rights violation taking place in [China's] [autonomous] regions. China: We strongly condemn your [false accusation] and intervention on China's own political matters. "Help! I can't swim!" "Strongly condemned." ❋ Eatfoodeveryday (2021)

I was condemned to eternal damnation when I was [fourteen] years old, after realizing the Christian [narrative] simply [doesn't make sense]. I didn't tell my mom for two years. ❋ T_Dubz (2016)

[Hi]! [Long time no see]. Do you condemn [Hamas]? ❋ Lettucebeet (2023)

Grant [duffs] British [inclination] of [condemning Indian culture] and history ❋ A..J (2022)

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