condemn
Translation
to condemn, to censure, to sentence, to denounce
Examples
The government condemned the terrorist attack.
The government condemned the terrorist attack.
He was condemned to death.
He was condemned to death.
The old building was condemned.
The old building was condemned.
Grammar Patterns
to condemn ((sth./sb.)) ((for sth.)) to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons We condemn the government for its actions.
to condemn ((sb.)) ((to sth.)) to give someone a severe punishment He was condemned to life in prison.
to condemn ((sth.)) to state officially that something is not safe enough to be used The building was condemned by the council.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (an intensifier) + 'damnare' (to inflict loss on, to declare guilty).
Memory Tips
Think of it as an intensified version of 'to damn' someone or something, expressing strong disapproval or sentencing.