condemnable

con·demn

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh n-dem]
- /kənˈdɛm/
- /kənˈdɛməbl /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-dem]
- /kənˈdɛm/

Definitions of condemnable word

verb with object condemnable to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure. 1
verb with object condemnable to pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment: to condemn a murderer to life imprisonment. 1
verb with object condemnable to give grounds or reason for convicting or censuring: His acts condemn him. 1
verb with object condemnable to judge or pronounce to be unfit for use or service: to condemn an old building. 1
verb with object condemnable U.S. Law. to acquire ownership of for a public purpose, under the right of eminent domain: The city condemned the property. 1
verb with object condemnable to force into a specific state or activity: His lack of education condemned him to a life of menial jobs. 1

See all 8 definitions of condemnable

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Origin of condemnable

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English condempnen < Anglo-French, Old French condem(p)ner < Latin condemnāre. See con-, damn

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Parts of speech for Condemnable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Condemnable

condemnable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for condemnable

adj condemnable

blamable — that deserves blame; culpable
criminal — A criminal is a person who regularly commits crimes.
culpable — If someone or their conduct is culpable, they are responsible for something wrong or bad that has happened.
disgraceful — bringing or deserving disgrace; shameful; dishonorable; disreputable.
reprehensible — deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.

adjective condemnable

deplorable — If you say that something is deplorable, you think that it is very bad and unacceptable.

All 7 Synonyms of condemnable