self-condemned

self-con·demn

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Definitions of self-condemned word

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

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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exclamation

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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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