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impound vs condemn

condemn vs impound

impound and condemn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impound No No Yes No
condemn No No Yes No
As verbs, condemn is a hyponym of impound; that is, condemn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impound:
  • impound: take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
  • condemn: appropriate (property) for public use
Other hyponyms of impound include garnish, garnishee, distrain.
impound (verb) condemn (verb)
place or shut up in a pound express strong disapproval of
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
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 impound and condemn

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