Condemns Meaning in English

word · lemma: condemn

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Definition

Says very strongly that something is wrong, bad, or unacceptable. It can also mean to officially give a punishment or to declare something as unusable.

Usage & Nuances

'Condemns' is formal and strong, often used in news, politics, or official statements. Common collocations: 'condemns violence,' 'condemns actions,' 'condemns strongly.' 'Condemn' can refer both to moral/social disapproval and legal sentencing; context will clarify.

• Spanish: condena - desaprueba
• Portuguese (BR): condena - reprova
• Portuguese (PT): condena - reprova
• Chinese (Simplified): 谴责 - 指责
• Chinese (Traditional): 譴責 - 指責
• Hindi: निंदा करता है - दोषी ठहराता है
• Arabic: يدين - يشجب
• Bengali: নিন্দা করে - দোষারোপ করে - দণ্ডাদেশ দেয়
• Russian: осуждает - приговаривает
• Japanese: 非難する - 断罪する
• Vietnamese: lên án - kết án
• Korean: 비난하다 - 선고하다
• Turkish: kınar - mahkum eder
• Urdu: مذمت کرتا ہے - سزا سناتا ہے
• Indonesian: mengutuk - menjatuhkan hukuman

Example Sentences

The government condemns all acts of terrorism.

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The judge condemns the criminal to prison.

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The school condemns any kind of bullying.

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Our manager always condemns gossip in the office.

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The president quickly condemns the attack on social media.

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If someone condemns your decision, try not to take it personally.

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