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condemn

verb

kənˈdem

Meaning

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

To express strong disapproval of; to declare something as wrong or unacceptable.

The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.

The government condemned the act of violence.

condemn to death

criticize, denounce, censure, disapprove, reprove, rebuke, blame

Entry 1

criticize, denounce, censure, disapprove, reprove, rebuke

Entry 2

denounce, criticize, censure, blame

praise, approve, commend, endorse, support, applaud

Entry 1

praise, approve, commend, endorse, support, applaud

Entry 2

praise, approve, support

condemn strongly, condemn violence, condemn publicly, condemn actions

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

to move slowly and quietly, especially to avoid being noticed

To give or present something as a gift or honor.

To defeat and take control of a place or people by force.

to control or influence someone or something cleverly or unfairly

to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement