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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
condemns, condemning, condemned |
| definition 1: |
to express extreme disapproval of; declare to be wrong, inadequate, or evil.
In tonight's speech, the mayor condemned the recent acts of violence that have occurred in the city.- synonyms:
- censure, criminate, damn, decry, proscribe
- antonyms:
- absolve, acclaim, approve, condone, pardon, praise
- similar words:
- blacklist, blame, blast, chastise, denounce, deplore, disapprove, reprehend, vilify, vituperate
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| definition 2: |
to order punishment to be given to; convict or sentence.
The judge condemned her to prison.- synonyms:
- convict, doom, sentence
- antonyms:
- absolve, acquit
- similar words:
- criminate, damn, indict
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| definition 3: |
to force or propel into an undesirable state or into engagement in unpleasant activity.
Her unfortunate marriage to this cruel man condemned her to a life of suffering.The accident condemned him to wear a neck brace for the rest of his life.Prejudice and lack of education condemned these immigrants to toil in the sweatshops.- similar words:
- destine, doom
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| definition 4: |
to declare by official order (something, such as a building) to be unsuitable or unfit for use.
The old building has been condemned by the fire department and will soon be torn down.- similar words:
- board up, close
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| definition 5: |
to declare (land or property) to be available for public use under the right of eminent domain.
This land and the buildings upon it have been condemned by the city.- synonyms:
- expropriate
- similar words:
- annex, appropriate, confiscate, seize, usurp
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| related words: |
anathematize, berate, censure, criticize, savage |
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| derivations: |
condemnable (adj.), condemnably (adv.), condemningly (adv.) |
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