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- pronunciation:
- kn
dem
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
condemns, condemning, condemned |
definition 1: |
to call wrong, evil, or inadequate; strongly disapprove of.
In his speech, the mayor condemned the acts of violence that had recently occurred.- antonyms:
- acclaim, approve, praise
- similar words:
- blame, denounce, disapprove
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definition 2: |
to declare not safe or fit for use.
The fire chief condemned the old school building.- similar words:
- board up, close
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definition 3: |
to order punishment to be given to; sentence or convict.
The judge condemned her to prison.- synonyms:
- convict, sentence
- antonyms:
- acquit
- similar words:
- indict
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related words: |
criticize |
derivations: |
condemnable (adj.), condemnably (adv.), condemningly (adv.) |
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