To express strong disapproval of something. The council condemned the new policy as unfair and discriminatory.
To sentence someone to a particular punishment, especially death. The judge condemned the criminal to life imprisonment.
To declare a building unfit for use or occupancy. The city officials condemned the old warehouse due to safety concerns.
To demonstrate or indicate that someone is guilty or deserving of punishment. His own testimony ultimately condemned him.
To cause someone or something to suffer an unpleasant fate; to doom, often followed by "to". The drought condemned the crops to failure.