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condemnation

 

[ ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The expression of very strong disapproval; censure.

Synonyms

criticism, denunciation, disapproval

Examples of usage

  • The politician faced condemnation for his controversial remarks.
  • The jury's condemnation of the defendant was unanimous.
Context #2 | Noun

social

The action of condemning someone to a punishment or sentencing.

Synonyms

judgment, punishment, sentencing

Examples of usage

  • The court's condemnation of the criminal was followed by a life sentence.
  • The condemnation of the corrupt official brought some justice to the citizens.

Translations

Translations of the word "condemnation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condenação

🇮🇳 निंदा

🇩🇪 Verurteilung

🇮🇩 kecaman

🇺🇦 осуд

🇵🇱 potępienie

🇯🇵 非難 (hinan)

🇫🇷 condamnation

🇪🇸 condena

🇹🇷 kınama

🇰🇷 비난 (binan)

🇸🇦 إدانة (idana)

🇨🇿 odsouzení

🇸🇰 odsúdenie

🇨🇳 谴责 (qiǎnzé)

🇸🇮 obsodba

🇮🇸 fordæming

🇰🇿 айыптау

🇬🇪 გმობა (gmoba)

🇦🇿 məhkumluq

🇲🇽 condena

Etymology

The word 'condemnation' has its origins in Latin, coming from the word 'condemnatio'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, originally used in a legal context to refer to the act of pronouncing judgment against someone. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader sense of strong disapproval or censure in both legal and social contexts.

See also: condemn, condemnable, condemnably, condemnatory, condemning, condemningly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,549 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.