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Definition of condemnation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

condemnation

noun
 
/ˌkɒndemˈneɪʃn/
 
/ˌkɑːndemˈneɪʃn/
[uncountable, countable]
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  1. condemnation (of somebody/something) an expression of very strong disapproval
    • There was widespread condemnation of the invasion.
    Extra Examples
    • He issued a blanket condemnation of all terrorism.
    • I can only express my strong condemnation of this dreadful behaviour.
    • Such treatment deserves condemnation.
    • The UN issued a condemnation of the regime.
    • The violence has drawn firm condemnation from all the main political leaders.
    • There's been no official condemnation of the bombing.
    • The report will be seen by many as a strong condemnation of the prison system.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • harsh
    • severe
    • strong
    verb + condemnation
    • express
    • issue
    • deserve
    condemnation + verb
    • come from somebody/​something
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