kənˈdem v.tr. 1 express utter disapproval
of;
censure (was condemned
for his irresponsible behaviour). 2 a
find guilty;
convict. b (usu. foll. by to)
sentence to (a
punishment,
esp. death). c
bring about the conviction of (his looks condemn him). 3
pronounce (a
building etc.)
unfit for
use or
habitation. 4 (usu. foll. by to)
doom or
assign (to
something unwelcome or painful) (condemned to spending hours at the
kitchen sink). 5 a
declare (smuggled goods,
property, etc.) to be forfeited. b pronounce
incurable. øcondemned
cell a cell for a
prisoner condemned to
death. øøcondemnable adj. condemnation n. condemnatory adj. [ME f. OF condem(p)ner f. L condemnare (as
com-, damnare damn)]