condemn

Definitions of "condemn"
  1. The act of assigning a punishment or imposing a penalty
  2. The process of labeling something as unsuitable for use or unfit for consumption
  3. The act of officially declaring that a piece of property can be taken and used by the public under the principle of eminent domain
How to use "condemn" in a sentence
  1. The judge may condemn the criminal to community service for his actions.
  2. After the health inspection, the restaurant was condemned for unsanitary conditions.
  3. The government can condemn a property if it is necessary for a new highway.

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