Condemnation

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑndəmˈneɪʃən/

Definitions of condemnation

noun the action of condemning someone to a punishment; sentencing

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher's condemnation of cheating in exams was clear to all the students.

A2 The public's condemnation of the politician's actions led to his resignation.

B1 The company faced public condemnation for its unethical business practices.

B2 The artist's work received both praise and condemnation from art critics.

C1 The condemnation of the dictator's regime was echoed by countries around the world.

C2 The condemnation of the company's actions was swift and unanimous, leading to a major public relations crisis.

Examples of condemnation in a Sentence

formal The United Nations issued a formal condemnation of the human rights violations in the country.

informal The public outcry was a clear condemnation of the company's unethical practices.

slang I can't believe she got so much condemnation for a simple mistake.

figurative His silence in the face of injustice was a silent condemnation of the corrupt system.

Grammatical Forms of condemnation

• past tense: condemned
• plural: condemnations
• comparative: more condemned
• superlative: most condemned
• present tense: condemns
• future tense: will condemn
• perfect tense: have condemned
• continuous tense: is condemning
• singular: condemnation
• positive degree: condemnation
• infinitive: to condemn
• gerund: condemning
• participle: condemning

Origin and Evolution of condemnation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'condemnation' originated from the Latin word 'condemnare', which means to sentence or blame.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'condemnation' has evolved to encompass a stronger sense of disapproval or censure, often used in a legal or moral context to denote strong criticism or judgment.