condemn
Translation
to condemn, to censure, to sentence
Examples
The group condemned the violent acts.
The group condemned the violent acts.
He was condemned to life in prison.
He was condemned to life in prison.
The old building was condemned as unsafe.
The old building was condemned as unsafe.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((for sth.)) to criticize (sb./sth.) strongly for (sth.) The world condemned the country for its actions.
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) to sentence (sb.) to (a punishment) The judge condemned the man to death.
((sth.)) ((as sth.)) to state officially that (sth.) is not safe The inspector condemned the bridge as unsafe.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (completely) + 'damnare' (to inflict loss), from 'damnum' (damage).
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (completely) and 'damn'. To completely damn someone or something is to condemn them.