Condemn

Pronunciation: /kənˈdɛm/

Definitions of condemn

verb to express strong disapproval of; to pronounce judgment against

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher condemned cheating in the exam.

A2 The mayor condemned the vandalism in the city.

B1 The court condemned the criminal to life in prison.

B2 The United Nations condemned the use of chemical weapons in the conflict.

C1 The president condemned the terrorist attack in a televised speech.

C2 The international community condemned the human rights violations in the country.

Examples of condemn in a Sentence

formal The international community came together to condemn the use of chemical weapons in the conflict.

informal I strongly condemn their behavior towards you, it's not right.

slang I can't believe they would do that, I totally condemn their actions.

figurative His silence in the face of injustice can be seen as a form of silent condemnation.

Grammatical Forms of condemn

• past tense: condemned
• plural: condemn
• comparative: more condemned
• superlative: most condemned
• present tense: condemn
• future tense: will condemn
• perfect tense: have condemned
• continuous tense: is condemning
• singular: condemns
• positive degree: condemn
• infinitive: to condemn
• gerund: condemning
• participle: condemning

Origin and Evolution of condemn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'condemn' originated from the Latin word 'condemnare', which means to blame or disapprove.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'condemn' has evolved to encompass a stronger sense of judgment and punishment, often used in legal contexts to indicate a formal disapproval or sentencing of someone or something.