Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To express strong disapproval of something or someone, usually in a formal statement
Condemn
/kənˈdem/Synonyms:
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Examples:
A condemned man is always allowed a last smoke, I believe.
Condemned to die!
Don't condemn but instead try to understand them.
Etymology:
Late Middle English: from Old French condenmer, from Latin condemnare, from con- meaning intensive + damnare meaning inflict loss on. Originally relating to judgment or sentence, it evolved to express strong disapproval.
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