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condemnatory

 

[ kənˈdɛmnəˌtɔri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal

Expressing strong disapproval; censorious. Condemnatory statements are often used in court cases to highlight the seriousness of an action.

Synonyms

censuring, critical, disapproving

Examples of usage

  • The judge's condemnatory remarks made it clear that he viewed the defendant's actions as reprehensible.
  • The lawyer's condemnatory tone suggested that the evidence presented was damning.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Characterized by or expressing strong criticism or disapproval. Condemnatory language can be used to denounce immoral or unethical behavior.

Synonyms

censuring, denunciatory, disapproving

Examples of usage

  • Her condemnatory attitude towards dishonesty made her a respected figure in the community.
  • The article's condemnatory tone towards corruption sparked a public outcry for justice.

Translations

Translations of the word "condemnatory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condenatório

🇮🇳 निंदा करनेवाला

🇩🇪 verurteilend

🇮🇩 mengutuk

🇺🇦 осудливий

🇵🇱 potępiający

🇯🇵 非難の

🇫🇷 condamnatoire

🇪🇸 condenatorio

🇹🇷 kınayıcı

🇰🇷 비난하는

🇸🇦 تشهيري

🇨🇿 odsuzující

🇸🇰 odsudzujúci

🇨🇳 谴责的

🇸🇮 obsojajoč

🇮🇸 fordæmandi

🇰🇿 айыптаушы

🇬🇪 განმსჯელი

🇦🇿 qınayıcı

🇲🇽 condenatorio

Etymology

The word 'condemnatory' originated from the verb 'condemn,' which comes from the Latin word 'condemnare,' meaning 'to sentence, blame, or disapprove.' The suffix '-atory' is used to form adjectives expressing a tendency or capacity for something. Therefore, 'condemnatory' reflects the idea of strong disapproval or criticism. The term has been used in legal contexts and general discourse to convey censure and denunciation.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,869 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.