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condemnation Synonyms

Another word for condemnation

Choosing another word for condemnation depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism.

Usage Example

"The company's decision to dump industrial waste into the river drew widespread censure from environmental groups."

Strongest
censure
denunciation
reprobation
Strong
criticism
reproach
stricture
castigation
opprobrium

• noun (Context 2)

The action of sentencing someone to a severe punishment, or the state of being so sentenced.

Usage Example

"Despite the defense attorney's plea for leniency, the trial ended in the defendant's conviction."

Strongest
conviction
Strong
sentencing
judgment
damnation
proscription

• noun (Context 3)

An official declaration that a building or structure is unsafe and unfit for human occupation, or the legal seizure of private property for public use under eminent domain.

Usage Example

"Severe structural damage from the earthquake led to the immediate expropriation of several older apartment buildings."

Strong
expropriation
confiscation
seizure

Opposites of condemnation

The opposite of condemnation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

praise
acquittal
exoneration
approval
commendation
absolution
endorsement
pardon
See all opposites of condemnation

• Nearby Words

condamine
condemn
condemnable
condemnation
condemned
condemner
condemningly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Condemnation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/condemnation
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