condemners

con·demn

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of condemners word

verb with object condemners to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure. 1
verb with object condemners to pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment: to condemn a murderer to life imprisonment. 1
verb with object condemners to give grounds or reason for convicting or censuring: His acts condemn him. 1
verb with object condemners to judge or pronounce to be unfit for use or service: to condemn an old building. 1
verb with object condemners 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 condemners to force into a specific state or activity: His lack of education condemned him to a life of menial jobs. 1

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Origin of condemners

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 Condemners

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Condemners

condemners 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 about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for condemners

noun condemners

criticizer — to censure or find fault with.
censurer — strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.
condemner — to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.
condemnor — a government or private party with the power to acquire private property for public use

All 4 Synonyms of condemners