what does condemn mean?
CONDEMN as VERB
- Meaning
Usage Example(s)
- The building was condemned by the inspector
Hypernyms(s) condemn is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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Derived(s)
Entail(s)
- Meaning
- express strong disapproval of
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- We condemn the racism in South Africa
- These ideas were reprobated
Hypernyms(s) condemn is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- He was condemned to ten years in prison
Hypernyms(s) condemn is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
Derived(s)
Entail(s)
- Meaning
- demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
Usage Example(s)
- Her strange behavior condemned her
Hypernyms(s) condemn is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- compel or force into a particular state or activity
Usage Example(s)
- His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence
Hypernyms(s) condemn is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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