"Condemn" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Condemn" Meaning

to strongly criticize or disapprove of something or someone, often publicly, and to declare it or them wrong or evil.

"Condemn" Examples

Condemn

Verb

The government condemned the terrorist attack on innocent civilians. (#public speaking)
The critic's scathing review condemned the new movie as a complete waste of time. (#entertainment)
The church condemned the priest for his inappropriate behavior. (#religion)
The city council condemned the abandoned building as a health hazard. (#construction)
The activist group condemned the corporation for its role in polluting the environment. (#social issue)

Note: Condemn can also be used as a noun, meaning a formal declaration expressing strong disapproval or condemnation. However, in the examples above, it is used as a verb, meaning to express strong disapproval or condemnation.