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- [kuh n-dem]
- /kənˈdɛm/
- /kənˈdemd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-dem]
- /kənˈdɛm/
Definitions of condemned word
- adjective condemned A condemned man or woman is going to be executed. 3
- adjective condemned A condemned building is in such a bad condition that it is not safe to live in, and so its owners are officially ordered to pull it down or repair it. 3
- adjective condemned under sentence of death 3
- adjective condemned judged or pronounced unfit for use 3
- verb with object condemned to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure. 1
- verb with object condemned to pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment: to condemn a murderer to life imprisonment. 1
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Origin of condemned
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 Condemned
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
condemned 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
condemned usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for condemned
adj condemned
- doomed — fate or destiny, especially adverse fate; unavoidable ill fortune: In exile and poverty, he met his doom.
- damned — Damned is used by some people to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are angry or frustrated.
- fated — subject to, guided by, or predetermined by fate; destined.
- convicted — to prove or declare guilty of an offense, especially after a legal trial: to convict a prisoner of a felony.
Antonyms for condemned
adjective condemned
- blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
- urged — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- top drawer — the highest level in rank, excellence, or importance: a musician strictly out of the top drawer.
- unprofane — characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious.
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