logo What is the definition of

Definition of condem

"condem" is probably misspelled. Trying condemn instead Definition of condemn

1. condemn [ v ] express strong disapproval of
Examples: "We condemn the racism in South Africa" "These ideas were reprobated"

Used in print:

(Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)

Representing as_it_did the efforts of only unauthorized individuals of the Roman and Anglican_Churches , and urging a communion of prayer unacceptable to Rome , this association produced little fruit , and , in_fact , was condemned by the Holy_Office in 1864 .

(Brand Blanshard, "The Emotive Theory," Robert...)

Would condemnation be fitting if , independently of the condemnation , there were nothing bad to condemn ?

(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)

During the Dorr trial the Democratic press condemned the proceedings and heralded Dorr as a martyr to the principles of the Declaration_of_Independence .

While the Daily_Post continued to accuse Republicans and the Daily_Journal continued to accuse Democrats , the Woonsocket_Patriot complained that the Virginia authorities showed indecent and cowardly haste to condemn Brown and his men .

In direct_contrast to the other Rhode_Island editors , Samuel_S._Foss of the Woonsocket_Patriot outwardly condemned the trial as being completely unfair .

Synonyms condemn decry excoriate reprobate objurgate Related Terms denounce disapprobation excoriation

2. condemn [ v ] declare or judge unfit
Examples: "The building was condemned by the inspector"

Used in print:

(The Providence Journal,...)

Milton and Rosella_Lovett of Cranston were_awarded $ 55000 damages from the state in Superior_Court yesterday for industrial property which they owned at 83 Atwells_Ave. , Providence , and which was condemned for use in construction of Interstate_Route 95 .

Synonyms condemn Related Terms declare declare boo explode judge

3. condemn [ v ] demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
Examples: "Her strange behavior condemned her"

Used in print:

(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)

In the remainder of his speech Davis spoke of his admiration for Brown and warned those who took_part in the meeting that they `` are liable to the charge that they are supporting traitors and upholding men whom the laws have condemned '' .

Synonyms condemn Related Terms demonstrate attest attaint condemnation

4. condemn [ v ] compel or force into a particular state or activity
Examples: "His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence"

Used in print:

(R. F. Shaw, "The `Private Eye`"...)

His tough honesty condemns him to a solitary and difficult existence .

Synonyms condemn Related Terms compel

5. condemn [ v ] pronounce a sentence on, in a court of law
Examples: "He was condemned to ten years in prison"

Used in print:

(The Detroit News...)

The broadcast said Anderson , a Seattle ex-marine and Havana businessman , and McNair , of Miami , were condemned on charges of smuggling arms to Cuban rebels .

Synonyms sentence condemn doom Related Terms declare declare foredoom reprobate court-martial law conviction disapprobation prison_term convict

Similar Spelling

  condemn
  condemned
  condense
  condom
  condenser
  condensed
  contender
  contemn
  condone
  contend
  contempt
  countdown
  condiment
  Condon
Definition of concuss
Definition of concussion
Definition of Conde
Definition of Condello
Definition of condemn
Definition of condemnable
Definition of condemnation
Definition of condemnatory
Definition of condemned