condemn condemn /kənˈdɛm/

verb

1. () Express strong disapproval of  ( objurgate , reprobate , excoriate , condemn , decry )
   express strong disapproval of
    We condemn the racism in South Africa
   We condemn the racism in South Africa
    These ideas were reprobated
   These ideas were reprobated
   
2. () Declare or judge unfit for use or habitation  ( condemn )
   declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
    The building was condemned by the inspector
   The building was condemned by the inspector
   
3. () (law) pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law  ( doom , condemn , sentence )
   (law) pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
    He was condemned to ten years in prison
   He was condemned to ten years in prison
   
4. () Demonstrate the guilt of (someone)  ( condemn )
   demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
    Her strange behavior condemned her
   Her strange behavior condemned her
   
5. () Compel or force into a particular state or activity  ( condemn )
   compel or force into a particular state or activity
    His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence
   His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence
   
6. Appropriate (property) for public use  ( condemn )
   appropriate (property) for public use
    The county condemned the land to build a highway
   the county condemned the land to build a highway