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condemn vs impound

impound vs condemn

condemn and impound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
condemn No No Yes No
impound No No Yes No
As verbs, impound is a hypernym of condemn; that is, impound is a word with a broader meaning than condemn:
  • condemn: appropriate (property) for public use
  • impound: take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
Other hypernyms of condemn include attach, confiscate, seize, sequester.
condemn (verb) impound (verb)
express strong disapproval of place or shut up in a pound
pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
appropriate (property) for public use
compel or force into a particular state or activity
Difference between condemn and impound

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