condemnate

/kənˈdemneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to officially state that someone or something is wrong or unacceptable; to judge or declare someone or something to be guilty or sinful.

“The government condemnedate the corrupt politician for his involvement in the scandal.”

2. verb

to sentence someone to a punishment, especially imprisonment or death.

“The judge condemnedate the murderer to life imprisonment.”

3. verb

to declare something to be worthless or of no value.

“The critics condemnedate the movie as a waste of time and money.”

4. noun

a formal declaration that someone or something is wrong or unacceptable.

“The condemnation of the dictator’s regime was met with widespread approval.”

5. noun

a sentence of punishment, especially imprisonment or death.

“The prisoner was given a life condemnation for his crimes.”

Synonyms

  • censure
  • condemn
  • denounce

Antonyms

  • acquit
  • exonerate
  • exonerate
  • pardon