verb
express strong disapproval of
Synonyms
Examples
- We condemn the racism in South Africa
- These ideas were reprobated
verb
declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
Examples
- The building was condemned by the inspector
verb
compel or force into a particular state or activity
Examples
- His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence
verb
demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
Examples
- Her strange behavior condemned her
verb
pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Synonyms
Examples
- He was condemned to ten years in prison
verb
appropriate (property) for public use
Examples
- the county condemned the land to build a highway