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condemnation
[kon-dem-ney-shuhn, -duhm-]
noun
the act of condemning.
the state of being condemned.
strong censure; disapprobation; reproof.
a cause or reason for condemning.
U.S. Law.the seizure, as of property, for public use.
Other Word Forms
- noncondemnation noun
- recondemnation noun
- self-condemnation noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of condemnation1
Example Sentences
The UN and aid groups demanded access, while international condemnation of Israel grew.
Israel’s operation spurred a raft of condemnations from regional countries.
The police actions have drawn angry condemnation from public officials and 1st Amendment advocates.
The judiciary's announcement that Kourkouri had been executed sparked condemnation among human rights groups.
These are the sort of results and performances that led to condemnation of Southgate, even though he took England to successive European Championship finals.
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