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C/Condemn
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Condemn

To express strong disapproval of something or someone, and to declare them unfit, wrong, or deserving of punishment; in a legal sense, to sentence a person to punishment.

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Imagine This

Imagine a building inspector posting a large red notice that says Condemned after a dangerous inspectionβ€”no one may enter, and the plan is to demolish the structure.

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Sounds Like

kΙ™n-DEM-Ι™n

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Looks Like

con-demn (looks like con + damn; resembles 'demon' minus the 'o')

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Remember This

Condemn is stronger than merely criticizing; it carries official judgment or punishment. It is not the same as condone (to approve).

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Other Forms

condemnedadjective
condemningverb
condemnationnoun
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Connect With

denounce, decry, censure; sentence (legal punishment); convict (guilty in a legal sense)

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Note

Use condemn for formal disapproval or official judgment (e.g., a building is condemned; a policy is condemned). In legal contexts, it often means to sentence. Do not confuse with 'condone' (to approve or overlook).

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