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condemn

[kənˈdem]
verb
condenar
1. To express strong disapproval or censure of someone or something
The government condemned the violent attacks.
O governo condenou os ataques violentos.
2. To sentence someone to a punishment, especially death, in a court of law
The judge condemned the criminal to life imprisonment.
O juiz condenou o criminoso à prisão perpétua.
3. To declare something unfit for use or unsafe
The building was condemned due to structural damage.
O edifício foi condenado devido aos danos estruturais.
Synonyms
censuredenouncecriticizesentencedisapprove
Antonyms
praiseapprovecommendacquitpardon

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condenar
Standard usage across all contexts
São Paulo
condenar
Standard usage; formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
condenar
Standard usage; may use 'criticar' in casual speech for disapproval
Portugal
condenar
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

condemn out of one's own mouth - condenar-se com suas próprias palavras
condemn someone to something - condenar alguém a algo
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