Con-dĕmn', v. t.
(kon-dĕm'), v. t. [imp. & p. p. con- DEMNED (kon-dĕmd'); p. pr. & vb. n. CONDEMNING (kon-dĕm'ning).] [Lat. condemnare, from con and damnare, to condemn; Catalan condemnar, Pr. condamnar, Fr. condamner, Sp. & Pg. condenar, It. condemnare, condamnare. See DAMN.]
Sense 1. To pronounce to be wrong; to utter a sentence of disapprobation against; to censure; to blame.
Condemn the fault, and not the actor of it! Why every fault's condemned ere it be done. Shak.
Sense 2. To pronounce a judicial sentence against; to sentence to punishment; to doom; — opposed to acquit or absolve; with to before the penalty.
What can be worse Than to dwell here, driven out from bliss, condemned In this abhorred deep to utter woe? Milton.
Sense 3. To judge or pronounce to be unfit for use or service; to judge or pronounce to be forfeited; as, the ship and her cargo were condemned.
Synonyms—To blame; censure; reprove; reproach; upbraid; reprobate; doom; sentence; adjudge.