Definitions

1. verb

to express strong disapproval of (something) or to pronounce (someone or something) guilty or unworthy of respect

“The community condemned the pollution in the river.”

2. verb

to declare (something) to be invalid or useless

“The judge condemned the contract as null and void.”

3. verb

to sentence (someone) to death or imprisonment

“The court condemned the murderer to life in prison.”

4. noun

a formal statement of disapproval or guilt

“The politician’s condemnation of the war was met with widespread criticism.”

5. noun

a declaration that something is invalid or useless

“The judge read out the condemnation of the contract in court.”