condemn
/kənˈdɛm/
verb
- To express strong disapproval of something or someone, often publicly.
- She condemned the unfair treatment of workers in her speech.
- The mayor condemned the act of vandalism in the park.
- Many people condemned the company for polluting the river.
- To officially declare something (like a building) as unsafe or unfit for use.
- The city condemned the old theater after the roof collapsed.
- The building was condemned and scheduled for demolition.
- Health inspectors condemned the restaurant for having no running water.
- To sentence someone to a severe punishment, especially death or a long prison term.
- In some countries, people can be condemned to death for serious crimes.
- The judge condemned the criminal to life in prison.
- The court condemned him for his role in the robbery.