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to condemn
01
to strongly and publicly disapprove of something or someone
Transitive: to condemn an action or behavior
Example
The community leaders condemned the act of vandalism in a public statement.
The teacher condemned cheating, emphasizing the importance of academic integrity.
The international community condemned the use of chemical weapons in the conflict.
02
to give a severe punishment to someone who has committed a major crime
Ditransitive: to condemn a criminal to a punishment
Example
The court condemned the serial killer to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
The judge condemned the corrupt politician to the maximum sentence allowed by law.
In some countries, certain crimes can lead to being condemned to death penalty by lethal injection.
03
to formally declare something as unsuitable or unsafe for use
Transitive: to condemn sth
Example
The health department condemned the abandoned building, citing structural hazards and unsanitary conditions.
Following the safety inspection, the fire marshal condemned the old warehouse as a fire risk.
Due to contamination concerns, the FDA condemned the entire batch of tainted food products.
04
to establish or demonstrate someone or something as guilty
Transitive: to condemn sb/sth
Example
The forensic evidence presented at the trial condemned the suspect as the perpetrator of the crime.
The whistleblower 's revelations condemned the corporation.
The investigative report condemned the company for its unethical business practices.
05
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.
Growing up in poverty condemned her to a childhood devoid of many luxuries her peers enjoyed.
The onset of the pandemic condemned millions to isolation, as social distancing measures became necessary.
06
to officially designate and declare private property to be acquired for public use
Transitive: to condemn a property
Example
The local government condemned several parcels of land to build a new highway.
The city council condemned a portion of downtown for urban redevelopment.
The transportation authority condemned properties along the proposed route for a subway extension.
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