condemn
/kənˈdɛm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: condemns · condemning
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To strongly criticise or denounce; to excoriate.
Verb
Examples
The president condemned the terrorists.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To judicially pronounce (someone) guilty.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “condemn” mean?
To strongly criticise or denounce; to excoriate.
Is “condemn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.