Both Uses of
condemn
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
- This dog had originally belonged to a shepherd of inferior morals and dreadful temper, and the result was that George knew the exact degrees of condemnation signified by cursing and swearing of all descriptions better than the wickedest old man in the neighbourhood.†
Chpt 4-6
- His manner had lapsed quite from that of the firm and dignified Boldwood of former times; and such a scheme as he had now engaged in he would have condemned as childishly imbecile only a few months ago.†
Chpt 34-36 *
Definition:
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(condemn as in: She condemned their plan) express strong criticism