condemn

Definition

  • v. express strong disapproval of
  • v. declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
  • v. compel or force into a particular state or activity
  • v. demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

Word forms

Past participle
condemned
Past tense
condemned
Present participle
condemning
Third person singular
condemns

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    The judge decided to condemn the criminal to five years in prison.

  2. vt.

    The jury found the defendant guilty and the court will condemn him next week.