Condemnation Definition

kŏndĕm-nāshən
condemnations
noun
condemnations
A cause for condemning.
Webster's New World
A condemning or being condemned.
Webster's New World
Severe reproof; strong censure.
American Heritage
A reason or occasion for condemning.
American Heritage
The definition of a condemnation is an accusation, or a scolding or punishment for a bad act.
An example of a condemnation is a punishment for murder.
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Synonyms:
curseexecrationdisapprobationsentencejudgment of convictionconvictionreprobationrebukejudgmentdoomdenunciationcensureblamingbanreproach
Antonyms:
approbationclearancepardonexonerationabsolutiondischargeacquittalreleasefreeing
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Other Word Forms of Condemnation

Noun

Singular:
condemnation
Plural:
condemnations

Origin of Condemnation

  • From Latin condemnātiō, condemnātiōnem.

    From Wiktionary

Condemnation Sentence Examples

  • The condemnation precipitated an exodus to Rome.

  • Two chief trains of thought have combined in the condemnation of primitive theory and practice.

  • Some time ago, when a policeman shot dead her dog, a dearly loved daily companion, she found in her forgiving heart no condemnation for the man; she only said, 'If he had only known what a good dog she was, he wouldn't have shot her.'

  • On the 7th of December, to his lasting dishonour, he voted for the condemnation of Lord Stafford.

  • Comte's subsequent attitude of censorious condemnation put him entirely in the wrong.

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Words Starting With

CCOCON

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With C and Ending With N

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