condemn

The definition of condemn is to state that someone or something is wrong or evil or to sentence to punishment.

(verb)

See condemn in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

to pass an adverse judgment on; disapprove of strongly; censure
1. to declare to be guilty of wrongdoing; convict
2. to pass judicial sentence on; inflict a penalty upon
3. to doom
☆ to take (private property) for public use by the power of eminent domain; expropriate
to declare unfit for use or service: to condemn a slum tenement

Origin: ME condempnen < OFr condemner < L condemnare < com-, intens. + damnare, to harm, condemn: see damn

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See condemn in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb con·demned, con·demn·ing, con·demns

To express strong disapproval of: condemned the needless waste of food.
To pronounce judgment against; sentence: condemned the felons to prison.
To judge or declare to be unfit for use or consumption, usually by official order: condemn an old building.
To lend credence to or provide evidence for an adverse judgment against: were condemned by their actions.
Law To appropriate (property) for public use.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English condemnen

Origin: , from Old French condemner

Origin: , from Latin condemnāre

Origin: : com-, intensive pref.; see com-

Origin: + damnāre, to sentence (from damnum, penalty)

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