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Learn “Condemn”

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Condemn

verb/kuhn-DEM/

Meaning

To say strongly that something is very wrong, or to sentence to punishment.

In context

Everyone condemned the litterbugs who spoiled the clean beach.

Remember it

'Condemn' ends in a silent 'n' — you damn a wrong action utterly when you condemn it.

Use it well

'Condemn' is strong disapproval; remember the silent 'n' at the end when spelling it.