condemnation

• Sustantivo que denota la expresión de una fuerte desaprobación o el acto de sentenciar a alguien a un castigo, a menudo en un contexto legal o moral.

A noun referring to the expression of strong disapproval or the act of sentencing someone to a punishment, often in a legal or moral context.

1. B2formal

   An expression of strong disapproval or criticism of someone or something.

   Condena

   • The government issued a condemnation of the violent protests.
   • His actions drew widespread condemnation from the public.
   • The article was a harsh condemnation of corporate greed.

   Sinónimoscastigationcensurecriticismdenunciationdisapprovalrebukereprimandreprobationstricture

   Antónimosacclaimadmirationapprovalcommendationendorsementpraise

2. Legal sentencingC1formal

   The act of sentencing someone to a punishment, especially death or imprisonment.

   Condena

   • The court's condemnation of the criminal was swift and severe.
   • He faced condemnation to life in prison for his crimes.
   • The judge's condemnation was based on overwhelming evidence.

   Sinónimosjudgmentsentence

   Antónimosacquittalexonerationpardon

3. Official declarationC1formal

   The act of officially declaring something to be unfit for use or unsafe.

   Declaración oficial de inhabitabilidad o peligrosidad

   • The building received a condemnation order due to structural damage.
   • Health officials issued a condemnation of the contaminated water supply.
   • The property was subject to condemnation after the fire.

   Antónimosapprovalauthorizationendorsementsanction