Zoeken
to condemn
01
veroordelen, afkeuren
to strongly and publicly disapprove of something or someone
Transitive: to condemn an action or behavior
Example
The international community condemned the use of chemical weapons in the conflict.
The community leaders condemned the act of vandalism in a public statement.
The teacher condemned cheating, emphasizing the importance of academic integrity.
02
veroordelen, bestraffen
to give a severe punishment to someone who has committed a major crime
Ditransitive: to condemn a criminal to a punishment
Example
The jury unanimously condemned the terrorist to a lengthy prison term for his role in the attack.
The judge condemned the corrupt politician to the maximum sentence allowed by law.
The court condemned the serial killer to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
03
veroordelen, onveilig verklaren
to formally declare something as unsuitable or unsafe for use
Transitive: to condemn sth
Example
The electrical inspector condemned the faulty wiring in the apartment complex.
The health department condemned the abandoned building, citing structural hazards and unsanitary conditions.
Due to contamination concerns, the FDA condemned the entire batch of tainted food products.
04
veroordelen, schuldig verklaren
to establish or demonstrate someone or something as guilty
Transitive: to condemn sb/sth
Example
The international community condemned the dictator 's regime for its suppression of freedom of speech.
The investigative report condemned the company for its unethical business practices.
The whistleblower 's revelations condemned the corporation.
05
veroordelen, dwingen te ondergaan
to compel someone to endure or accept something undesirable or unpleasant
Ditransitive: to condemn sb to an unpleasant condition | to condemn sb to do sth
Example
The sudden illness condemned him to a prolonged period of bed rest.
The unexpected loss of her job condemned her to navigate the uncertainties of unemployment in an unstable economy.
The onset of the pandemic condemned millions to isolation, as social distancing measures became necessary.
06
onteigenen, veroordelen
to officially designate and declare private property to be acquired for public use
Transitive: to condemn a property
Example
The transportation authority condemned properties along the proposed route for a subway extension.
The city council condemned a portion of downtown for urban redevelopment.
The local government condemned several parcels of land to build a new highway.
Voorbeeld
The international community condemned the use of chemical weapons in the conflict.
The community leaders condemned the act of vandalism in a public statement.
The teacher condemned cheating, emphasizing the importance of academic integrity.
The organization condemned discriminatory practices and called for equal treatment.
The religious leader condemned violence, urging followers to seek peaceful resolutions.
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