english
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condemn sb to (do) sth
to say what the punishment of someone who has committed a serious crime will be
• She was condemned to death and executed two weeks later.
• [ often passive ]: They were condemned to spend the rest of their lives in prison., condemn sb to sth
to make someone suffer in a particular way
• Poor education condemns many young people to low-paid jobs.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
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verb ADV. fiercely, roundly, strongly, vehemently, vigorously, vociferously | unequivocally, utterly | unanimously, universally | openly, publicly She publicly condemned the opposition leader. PREP. for He was roundly condemned for his mistake. PHRASES be widely condemned The action has been widely condemned by human rights groups.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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verb
denounce:
We should not condemn the idea.
verb
unfit for use:
This building is condemned.
verb
sentenced:
You are condemned to death.
Simple Definitions
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condemn
adverbs
strongly condemn something/somebody
• This procedure was strongly condemned by the opposition.
roundly condemn something/somebody
(= very strongly and severely )
• Last week’s violence was roundly condemned by foreign governments.
be widely condemned
(= by many people, groups etc )
• The laws have been widely condemned by human rights groups.
publicly/openly condemn something/somebody
• Army officers openly condemned the war.
unanimously condemn something/somebody
(= with the agreement of all the people involved )
• The committee unanimously condemned the idea.
vehemently/vigorously/fiercely condemn something/somebody
(= in a very strong or angry way )
• The educational reforms were vehemently condemned by teachers.
utterly/unequivocally condemn something/somebody
(= very definitely and with no doubts )
• We utterly condemn any acts of violence.
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