How to Pronounce "condemn"

word

kuhn-DEM

Definition

To strongly say that something is wrong or evil; also, to officially state someone is guilty and give them a punishment.

American English

/kənˈdɛm/

British English

/kəndˈɛm/

kuhn-DEM

The government condemned the attack on the city.

Many people condemn animal cruelty.

The judge condemned him to five years in prison.

We all condemn hate speech, no matter where it comes from.