Condemn

Pronunciation: /kənˈdɛm/

Condemn (verb)

  1. to say that something is very bad or wrong
  2. to give a punishment to someone for a crime
  3. to officially say a building is not safe to use

Examples

  • Many people condemn the use of violence in protests.
  • The community condemned the decision to cut down the trees.

Common collocations: condemn an action, publicly condemn, condemn strongly, condemn to prison, legally condemn

Synonyms of Condemn

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Condemn

  • expressing approval or admiration
  • officially agree or accept