condemnation

• Nom désignant l’action de blâmer fortement quelqu’un ou quelque chose, ou la décision judiciaire qui condamne une personne à une peine, souvent dans un contexte légal ou 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.

   Condamnation (désapprobation)

   • 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.

   Synonymescastigationcensurecriticismdenunciationdisapprovalrebukereprimandreprobationstricture

   Antonymesacclaimadmirationapprovalcommendationendorsementpraise

2. Legal sentencingC1formal

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

   condamnation

   • 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.

   Synonymesjudgmentsentence

   Antonymesacquittalexonerationpardon

3. Official declarationC1formal

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

   Déclaration d'inaptitude

   • 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.

   Antonymesapprovalauthorizationendorsementsanction