condemn

B2
Pronunciation
/kənˈdɛm/
Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The president condemned the terrorists.
2 Definition

To judicially pronounce (someone) guilty.

3 Definition

To confer eternal divine punishment upon.

4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The house was condemned after it was badly damaged by fire.
5 Definition

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

6 Definition

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

7 Definition

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

8 Definition

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