condemnation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of passing judgment or sentence, especially one that is unfavorable or severe.

  - "The jury delivered a condemnation against the defendant."
  - "The condemnation of the new policy was swift and decisive."

• Noun

  The state of being condemned or censured.

  - "The condemnation of the politician was front-page news."
  - "The condemnation of the artist's work was unexpected."

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Antonyms

praise , acquittal , acquittal , justification

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Synonyms

blame , censure , disapprobation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with condemnation
damnation , frustration , station , vacation

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Variants

List of all variants of condemnation that leads to same result
condemnation , condemnations , self-condemnation , self-condemnations

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Etymology

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From Old French 'condamner', 'to condemn'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'condemnation' is also used in real estate to describe the sale of property with known defects.

2. In the Bible, 'condemnation' is used to describe the act of passing judgment on sin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sentence: A condemnation is a type of sentence, often a severe one.

2. Judgment: A condemnation is a form of judgment, often unfavorable or severe.

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Culture

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In literature, 'condemnation' is often used to describe the harsh judgment passed by society or individuals on certain actions or beliefs. It can also refer to the feeling of being ostracized or shunned.

How to Memorize "condemnation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a judge's gavel coming down, signifying a condemnation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'condemnation' with the idea of being judged or censured.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-N-D-E-M-N-A-T-I-O-N' to remember the word.

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