1. To compel or force into a particular state or activity.
2. To declare or judge unfit.
3. To demonstrate the guilt of (someone).
4. To express strong disapproval of; SYN. decry, objurgate, excoriate.

1. To express disapproval of
2. To chide to the face as blameworthy; to accuse as guilty; to censure.
3. To disprove; to refute.
4. To convince.