condemnation
Translation
condemnation, censure, denunciation
Examples
The act drew widespread condemnation.
The act drew widespread condemnation.
He faced condemnation from his own party.
He faced condemnation from his own party.
Grammar Patterns
condemnation ((of sb./sth.)) strong disapproval of (sb./sth.) The article was a condemnation of the government's policies.
widespread condemnation disapproval from many people The decision met with widespread condemnation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: criticism, censure, denunciation; Antonyms: praise, approval, commendation
Etymology
From the verb 'condemn' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ation'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'to condemn'. If you condemn something, you express condemnation.