Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce condemn

kun-DEM - two syllables, stress at the end; the final 'n' is silent

US/kənˈdɛm/

kəndɛm

UK/kənˈdɛm/

kəndɛm

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What “condemn” means

To strongly criticise or denounce; to excoriate.

To judicially pronounce (someone) guilty.

In a sentence

  • The president condemned the terrorists.
  • The judge condemned him to death.

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