condemnatory

[ kuhn-dem-nuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. serving to condemn.

condemnatory

/ ˌkɒndɛmˈneɪtərɪ; -trɪ; kənˈdɛmnətərɪ /

adjective

1. expressing strong disapproval or censure

Other Words From

• self-con·demna·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of condemnatory¹

First recorded in 1555–65; condemnat(ion) + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

The public response would be swift and condemnatory, and the ritual would be halted immediately.

From Washington Post

A few supported my efforts in the image review, but the vast majority came in the form of condemnatory allegations.

From The Daily Beast

He was almost equally condemnatory of realism, especially of realistic presentation of nature.

From Project Gutenberg

They, in General Assembly, passed five condemnatory acts against witchcraft between the years 1640 and 1649.

From Project Gutenberg

He then introduced a gentleman, who was absolutely an alderman, to move a resolution condemnatory of the corn laws.

From Project Gutenberg

Whether its demonstration be of a laudatory or a condemnatory nature, the steam is sure to be put on to bursting point.

From Project Gutenberg

Boston and the other cities passed condemnatory resolutions.

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Related Words

• compromising
• damaging
• damning