Condemn

verb

kən'dɛm

Verb

pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
“He was condemned to ten years in prison”
Similar:Doom Sentence
Type of:Declare
express strong disapproval of
“We condemn the racism in South Africa”
Similar:Decry ExcoriateObjurgateReprobate
Type of:Denounce
appropriate (property) for public use
“the county condemned the land to build a highway”
Type of:AttachImpoundConfiscate
compel or force into a particular state or activity
“His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence”
Type of:CompelObligeObligate
declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
“The building was condemned by the inspector”
Type of:Declare
demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
“Her strange behavior condemned her”
Type of:CertifyDemonstrateEvidence