Condemn for Meaning in English
expression
kənˈdɛm/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
kuhn-DEM for, FUR
kəndˈɛm/ /fˈɔː
kuhn-DEM faw
Definition
To criticize or strongly disapprove of someone because of a specific action or reason.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or serious contexts. The phrase commonly appears as 'condemn someone for (doing something).' Don't confuse with 'blame,' which is less strong. Used for moral or ethical disapproval.
Spanish: condenar porPortuguese (BR): condenar porPortuguese (PT): condenar porChinese (Simplified): 因...而谴责Chinese (Traditional): 因...而譴責Hindi: के लिए निंदा करनाArabic: يدين لـBengali: জন্য নিন্দা করাRussian: осудить заJapanese: 〜のことで非難するVietnamese: lên án vìKorean: ~으로 비난하다Turkish: için kınamakUrdu: کے لیے مذمت کرناIndonesian: mengutuk karena
Example Sentences
The teacher condemned him for cheating on the test.
basic
Many people condemned the company for polluting the river.
basic
She was condemned for lying to her friends.
basic
The community quickly condemned the mayor for his harsh comments.
natural
He was condemned for breaking the code of conduct at work.
natural
People around the world condemned the government for its response to the crisis.
natural