Pronunciation

/kənˈdem/

Definitions

Noun

• A formal expression of disapproval or censure: The judge condemned the defendant’s actions.
• A condemnation or sentence of blame: Many people condemned the immoral behavior.

Verb

• To declare as deserving of strong disapproval or punishment: The court condemned the accused guilty of murder.
• To express disapproval or blame: She condemned the policy without offering alternatives.

Phrases

• “Condemn something/someone” means to declare as morally wrong or unacceptable.
• “Public condemnation” refers to criticism from the public.
• “A death sentence was handed down, condemning the criminal to life in prison.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The international community condemned the terrorist attack.”
• Verb: “The professor condemned the students’ plagiarism in no uncertain terms.”
• Sentence with ‘condemn’ as a verb: “Her friends publicly condemned her decision to move abroad.”

Synonyms

• Reproach
• Blame
• Censure
• Denounce
• Fault

Antonyms

• Praise
• Approve
• Commend