— condemnable /keuhn dem"neuh beuhl/ , adj. — condemnably , adv. — condemner /keuhn dem"euhr/ , condemnor /keuhn dem"euhr, keuhn dem nawr"/ , n. — condemningly , adv.
/keuhn dem"/ , v.t.
1. to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.
2. to pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment: to condemn a murderer to life imprisonment.
3. to give grounds or reason for convicting or censuring: His acts condemn him.
4. to judge or pronounce to be unfit for use or service: to condemn an old building.
5. U.S. Law. to acquire ownership of for a public purpose, under the right of eminent domain: The city condemned the property.
6. to force into a specific state or activity: His lack of education condemned him to a life of menial jobs.
7. to declare incurable.
[ 1350-1400; ME condempnen condem ( p ) ner condemnare. See CON-, DAMN ]
Syn. 1. See blame .
Ant. 2. exonerate, liberate.