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condemnation
the expression of strong disapproval, or a sentence of punishment
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Questions about “condemnation”
Condemnation (noun) means the expression of strong disapproval, or a sentence of punishment
Here is condemnation used in an example sentence: "The report drew swift condemnation from the scientists who had spent decades on the question."
Common synonyms for condemnation include censure, denunciation, reproach.
Antonyms of condemnation include praise, approval, commendation.
Condemnation is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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