condemn  /kənˈdɛm/ verb [with object] |
inflected forms: condemns; condemned; condemning
1 : to say in a strong and definite way that someone or something is bad or wrong • We strongly condemn this attack against our allies. • The school condemns cheating, and any student caught cheating will be expelled. — often followed by for • People arecondemning him for supporting the old government. • Voterscondemned her for lying about her past. — often followed by as • They were condemned as criminals/heretics/rebels/traitors. • The policy was condemned as racist.
2 a : to give (someone) a usually severe punishment — usually followed by to • The jury quickly convicted her and condemned[=sentenced] her to death. — often used as (be) condemned • Shewas condemned to death. • a condemned man [=a man who has been sentenced to death]
2 b : to cause (someone) to suffer or live in difficult or unpleasant conditions — followed by to • His lack of education condemned himto a life of poverty. — often used as (be) condemned • She wascondemned to [=forced to live] a life of loneliness and suffering.
3 : to close (a building, house, etc.) for not being safe or clean enough for people to use • City officials condemned our apartment building and forced us to leave. — often used as (be) condemned • The houses were condemned after floods caused extensive damage. • The condemned building was torn down.
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