condemn

con-demn · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To express strong disapproval of.

  2. 2.

    To sentence someone to a particular punishment.

  3. 3.

    To declare a building unsafe for use.

  4. 4.

    To doom to a particular fate.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    condemn to death — to sentence to execution
  • •
    condemned building — a structure declared unsafe
  • •
    self-condemned — admitting one's own guilt

Related words

Antonyms: acquit, approve, commend, praise
See also: condemned, criticized, denounce, sentence
Synonyms: censure, criticize, denounce, sentence

Etymology

From Latin "condemnare" meaning to sentence or condemn, from "con-" (intensive) and "damnare" (to harm, condemn), from "damnum" (loss, damage).