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Meaning of condemn
to express strong disapproval of something or someone
Etymology of condemn
The word "condemn" originates from the Latin "condemnare," which is a combination of "com-" (meaning "together") and "damnare" (meaning "to curse" or "to sentence")
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including law, morality, and social judgment, to express disapproval or sentence someone to punishment
Synonyms
Definitions
- To express strong disapproval of someone or something, typically in public
- * To declare someone or something guilty or unworthy, typically in a formal or official way
- * To force someone to suffer or endure something unpleasant or undesirable
Usage Examples
- The judge condemned the defendant to life imprisonment for the heinous crime
- * The community condemned the act of vandalism, and the perpetrator was shunned
- * The environmental organization condemned the government's decision to allow drilling in the protected area