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condemnation

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌkɑndəmˈneɪʃən// UK //kɒndɪmnˈeɪʃən// con·dem·na·tion

n. strong disapproval of someone or something, often because it is seen as wrong or bad.

n. the expression of strong disapproval or censure; the act of judging something to be wrong or unacceptable.


SIMPLE

The government faced condemnation for its harsh policies.

CONTEXTUAL

Her decision to quit without notice drew sharp condemnation from her colleagues.

COMPLEX

The international community issued a statement of condemnation regarding the violation of human rights in the region.

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From Middle English condempnacioun, from Latin condemnātiō, condemnātiōnem.

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