/kondeˈnaɾ/
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Translation
to condemn, to convict, to sentence
Word origin
From Latin condemnare, from con- plus damnare ('to harm, to condemn'). The same root gives English 'condemn' and 'damn'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- condemnare
- English cognates
- condemn, damn, damage
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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The court decided to sentence the defendant to five years.
Muchos .
Many countries voted to condemn the aggression.
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The judge convicted him of stealing from several shops.
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We should not condemn anyone without hearing their side.
fraude multas .
The law punishes this kind of fraud with heavy fines.
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