condemn

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer une forte désapprobation de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, généralement dans une déclaration officielle ou publique ; peut aussi signifier condamner à une peine ou juger comme mauvais.

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.

   condamner

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

   Synonymesberatecensurecriticizedecrydenouncedisparagerebukereprehendreproachvilify

   Antonymesacclaimapplaudapprovecommendendorselaudpraise

2. Sentence to punishmentB2formal

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

   Condamner à une peine

   • 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.

   Synonymesconvictdoomsentence

3. Declare unfit for useB2formal

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

   Déclarer impropre à l'usage

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

   Synonymesprohibit

   Antonymesapproveauthorizepermitsanction