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Definition condemn in British English

condemn verb

[transitive] verb
/kənˈdem/
1

to say publicly that you think someone or something is bad or wrong

Example

Politicians have condemned the attacks.

Example

The minister condemned the proposal as 'very damaging'.

Example

He was widely condemned for his behaviour after the match.

Example

The statement was roundly condemned by members of the opposition party.

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2

to give a punishment to someone who has committed a crime

Example

Both men have been condemned to life imprisonment.

Example

Fifty rebels were condemned to death.

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3

if something condemns you to an unpleasant situation, it forces you to experience it

Example

Peacock's goal condemned United to their first defeat since March.

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4

to order something such as a building or machine to be destroyed because it is not safe

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Definition condemn in British English