CEFR B2

condemn

verb

Meaning

To express very strong disapproval of someone or something, often publicly.

Examples

The government was quick to condemn the terrorist attack.
Critics condemned the new policy as unfair and discriminatory.

Synonyms: disapprove, denounce, censure, reprobate

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condemn (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈdem/

Definition

To express very strong disapproval of someone or something, often publicly.

Examples

The government was quick to condemn the terrorist attack.
Critics condemned the new policy as unfair and discriminatory.
The public strongly condemned the company's unethical practices.

How to Use condemn

condemn someone/something (prepositional phrase): To express strong disapproval of a person or thing. — "The media condemned the government's decision."
condemn someone to something (prepositional phrase): To sentence someone to a punishment or to a state of suffering. — "The accident condemned him to a life of pain."

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