Condemnation: meaning, definitions and examples
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condemnation
[ ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.
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- 6548 unlimited
- 6549 condemnation
- 6550 bulletin
- 6551 vivid
- 6552 consultant
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