Condemns
Condemns is the third-person singular present tense of the verb condemn. The term carries several related meanings in English, centered on disapproval or penalty. It can mean to express strong disapproval of an action, behavior, or statement; to denounce as wrong or immoral; or to declare something or someone to be subject to punishment or invalid.
In usage, condemn can function in moral, legal, and formal contexts. Morally or ethically, a person or
The nuance of condemnation often depends on the speaker’s authority and the context. A public official or
Etymology generally traces condemn to Latin condemnare, through Old French condamner, acquiring the English form condemn