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# condemnation

noun (condemnation — mostly uncountable; a condemnation, condemnations)

«condemnation» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Condemnation is strong public disapproval: saying clearly that something is very wrong or bad. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemnation/#m1)
2. (law) Condemnation is the act of a court sentencing someone to a punishment. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemnation/#m2)
3. Condemnation of a building is an official decision that it is unsafe and must not be used. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemnation/#m3)

### In the lessons

In news and history lessons leaders and countries make a «condemnation» of a war, an attack or cruelty. In stories it shows harsh judgement. Phrases: strong condemnation, widespread condemnation, condemnation of the attack, a statement of condemnation.

### Examples

- The attack drew condemnation from leaders around the world. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemnation/#x1)
- The head teacher's condemnation of the bullying was very clear. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemnation/#x2)
- There was strong condemnation of the cruelty to the animals. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemnation/#x3)
- After the flood, the condemnation of the old bridge meant nobody could cross it. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemnation/#x4)
- The prisoner waited in silence for his condemnation. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemnation/#x5)
- The judge's words were a condemnation of the whole plan. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemnation/#x6)
- The accused merchant saw by this time that his condemnation was certain, and tried to allege something in his defence. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemnation/#x7)

### Note

Made from the verb condemn (ends in a silent n: con-DEM) + -ation: condemnation, where the n is now heard (con-dem-NAY-shun). Usually «condemnation of» something. Do not confuse with «condensation» (water drops forming on a cold surface): they look and sound alike.

## In Jewish tradition

In Isaiah it means being given over to destruction or a curse as a punishment.

**Interpretation.** The tradition reads this as God's response to Israel's sins in the exile, yet the prophet follows it with a promise of forgiveness.

### Examples

- Therefore I have profaned the princes of the sanctuary, and I have given Jacob to condemnation, and Israel to reviling. (Prophets ISA.43.28, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/condemnation/#x1)

### Note

Made from the verb condemn (ends in a silent n: con-DEM) + -ation: condemnation, where the n is now heard (con-dem-NAY-shun). Usually «condemnation of» something. Do not confuse with «condensation» (water drops forming on a cold surface): they look and sound alike.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «condemnation» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemnation/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«condemnation» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/condemnation.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «condemnation» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/condemnation/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«condemnation» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/condemnation.html) on Mova free.