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Kondenar

English

to condemn; to sentence; to strongly denounceverb

Alternative meanings

to condemn; to sentence; to find guilty; to strongly disapprove; to denounce

Pronunciation

kohn-deh-NAHR

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish condenar, adapted as kondenar. Kondenado means condemned. Hukom relates to judgment, decision, or verdict; silot relates to punishment or penalty.

Variants or conjugations

condemned; to judge/sentence; judgment; punishment; to censure

Related words and expressions

judgment; punishment; court; law; offense

Meaning and usage notes

For legal condemnation, kondenar or hukman sa silot works. For condemning behavior morally or publicly, mosaway, kondenar, or strong censure may fit depending on tone.

condemn, sentence, denounce
Example 1

Gikondenar siya sa hukmanan.

He or she was condemned by the court.

Example 2

Gikondenar sa katawhan ang maong buhat.

The people condemned that action.

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