noun Uncommon

condemnation

kon-dehm-NAY-shuhn

Condemnation (noun) means Strong public criticism or disapproval of something. Example: “The scandal drew widespread condemnation from politicians.”

noun

Strong public criticism or disapproval of something.

"The scandal drew widespread condemnation from politicians."

The act of officially sentencing or declaring someone guilty.

"His condemnation was met with public outcry, as many believed he was innocent."

How to use condemnation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStrong criticism or blame directed at something or someone.

Common pairings

widespread condemnation draw condemnation international condemnation

Word forms

condemnations plural

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Etymology

From Old French condempnacioun, from Latin condemnatio, related to condemnare ("to condemn").

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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attainder attainture attaintment blame censure condemning damnation dispraise disapprobation disapproval improbation reprehension

Antonyms

approval encouragement praise

Related words

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Rhymes for condemnation

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Frequently asked questions

What does “condemnation” mean?

The word “condemnation” means strong public criticism or disapproval of something. In plain terms, strong criticism or blame directed at something or someone.

How do you pronounce “condemnation”?

“Condemnation” is pronounced kon-dehm-NAY-shuhn (/ˌkɑndəmˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “condemnation” in a sentence?

Here is “condemnation” used in a sentence: “The scandal drew widespread condemnation from politicians.”

What is another word for “condemnation”?

Words with a similar meaning to “condemnation” include attainder, attainture, attaintment, blame, censure and condemning.

What is the opposite of “condemnation”?

The opposite of “condemnation” — its antonyms — are approval, encouragement and praise.

What part of speech is “condemnation”?

“Condemnation” is a noun.

Where does the word “condemnation” come from?

The word “condemnation” comes from Latin. From Old French condempnacioun, from Latin condemnatio, related to condemnare ("to condemn").

Is “condemnation” a common word?

“Condemnation” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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