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.