v.
- express complete disapproval of.
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(usu. condemn someone to)
sentence to a punishment, especially death.
▸force (someone) to endure something unpleasant.
▸prove the guilt of.
- officially declare to be unfit for use.
Derivative
- condemnable adj.
- condemnation n.
- condemnatory adj.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. condemner, from L. condemnare, from con- (expressing intensive force) + damnare (see damn).