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condemnation

/ˌkɒndɛmˈneɪʃən/
English Definition
n. the expression of very strong disapproval
中文释义
谴责
Example Sentence

The committee's unanimous condemnation of the proposed policy reflected widespread concern over its environmental impact.

委员会对该拟议政策的一致谴责反映了对其环境影响的广泛担忧。

Synonyms
censure denunciation disapproval
Antonyms
praise approval
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “condemnation”?

  1. A The expression of very strong disapproval
  2. B Desire for success
  3. C Hope, belief that something will happen
  4. D The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions
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A — The expression of very strong disapproval. “condemnation” means the expression of very strong disapproval.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “the expression of very strong disapproval”?

  1. A ambition
  2. B condemnation
  3. C judgement
  4. D expectation
Show answer

B — condemnation. “condemnation” means the expression of very strong disapproval.

Common questions about “condemnation”

What does “condemnation” mean?

condemnation — the expression of very strong disapproval. In Chinese: 谴责.

How do you pronounce “condemnation”?

condemnation is pronounced /ˌkɒndɛmˈneɪʃən/.

How is “condemnation” used in a sentence?

The committee's unanimous condemnation of the proposed policy reflected widespread concern over its environmental impact. (委员会对该拟议政策的一致谴责反映了对其环境影响的广泛担忧。)

What are synonyms for “condemnation”?

censure, denunciation, disapproval — all close in meaning to condemnation (the expression of very strong disapproval).

What is the opposite of “condemnation”?

praise, approval — each the opposite of condemnation (the expression of very strong disapproval).

Is “condemnation” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. condemnation is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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