condemn
US /kənˈdɛm/
・UK /kənˈdem/
B1
verb
- To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- To state strongly that person, thing is bad, wrong
other
- To express strong disapproval of something.
- To force someone to endure something unpleasant or undesirable.
- To sentence someone to a particular punishment, especially death.
- To officially declare (a building) unfit for use.
Examples
She publicly condemned the opposition leader.
He was roundly condemned for his mistake.