condemn

• Deutsches Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand oder etwas scharf missbilligt oder verurteilt wird, oft in offizieller oder öffentlicher Form; daneben bedeutet es auch, jemanden zu einer Strafe zu verurteilen oder etwas für schädlich bzw. unmoralisch zu erklären.

A verb used to express strong disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal or public statement.

1. Express strong disapprovalB2formal

   To express complete and strong disapproval of something or someone, usually publicly.

   Verurteilen

   • The government condemned the violent protests.
   • Many leaders condemned the act of terrorism.
   • She condemned his behavior as unacceptable.

   Synonymeberatecensurecriticizedecrydenouncedisparagerebukereprehendreproachvilify

   Antonymeacclaimapplaudapprovecommendendorselaudpraise

2. Sentence to punishmentB2formal

   To officially sentence someone to a particular punishment, especially death.

   Zum Tode verurteilen

   • The judge condemned the criminal to life in prison.
   • He was condemned to death for his crimes.
   • The court condemned the defendant to ten years of hard labor.

   Synonymeconvictdoomsentence

3. Declare unfit for useB2formal

   To officially declare something, like a building, as unsafe or unfit for use.

   Für untauglich erklären

   • The building was condemned after the earthquake.
   • Health inspectors condemned the restaurant for unsanitary conditions.
   • The old bridge was condemned and closed to traffic.

   Synonymeprohibit

   Antonymeapproveauthorizepermitsanction