condemn — to express complete disapproval of; to criticize severely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to express complete disapproval of; to criticize severely
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈdem/
Example Sentences
- My mother condemned my choice of wearing pajamas to the wedding.
- The international community condemned the invasion.
- The haunted house was condemned, but teenagers still sneak in for selfies.
condemn
VERB[/kənˈdem/]
to express complete disapproval of; to criticize severely
A leader publicly condemns a harmful action.
Condemn the act, don’t defend — set the line, let the cycle end.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin condemnare, formed by combining con- (together) and damnare (to condemn or damn). The word entered English through Old French condemner.
Breakdown
con- (together/with) + damn (to pronounce guilty) + -n (verb marker) = condemn
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📝Examples
“My mother condemned my choice of wearing pajamas to the wedding.”
“The international community condemned the invasion.”
“The haunted house was condemned, but teenagers still sneak in for selfies.”
“The judge condemned the defendant to 20 years in prison.”
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