early 14c., condempner "to blame, censure," from Old French condamner "to condemn" (11c.), from Latin condemnare "to sentence, doom, blame, disapprove," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + damnare "to harm, damage" (see damn). Replaced Old English fordeman. Related: Condemned; condemning.
例文
1. Bankers are quick to condemn retrospective tax legislation.
銀行家たちはすぐに遡及効果のある税収立法を糾弾した。
2.Like everyone else,I deplore and condemn this killing.
私はすべての人と同じようにこの殺人事件を強く非難した。
3.Some praise him,whereas others condemn him.
褒める人もいれば、非難する人もいる。
<dl><dt>4.We all condemn cruelty to women and children.