condemnation

A strong public statement that something is wrong or unacceptable.

• The attack drew widespread condemnation.
• She expressed her condemnation of the cruel treatment.
• World leaders issued a joint statement of condemnation.

How to use it: condemnation of something (There was widespread condemnation of the violence.)

Similar words: denunciation, censure, disapproval

Opposites: approval, praise

Common phrases: strong condemnation, widespread condemnation, condemnation of something

An official decision imposing punishment, taking property, or declaring something unsafe for use.

• The court ordered condemnation of the property.
• A condemnation order prevented anyone from entering the unsafe building.
• The prisoner appealed against his condemnation to death.

How to use it: condemnation to something (His condemnation to death was later overturned.); condemnation of something (The owner challenged the condemnation of the building.)

Similar words: attaintment, judgement, attaintment, conviction

Common phrases: condemnation order, condemnation of property, judicial condemnation