condemnatory
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of condemnatory
First recorded in 1555–65; condemnat(ion) + -ory 1
Example Sentences
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Newspaper columnists condemned Wodehouse as a “Quisling,” libraries took his books off their shelves, there were condemnatory speeches in Parliament.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2025
More condemnatory letters, with many signatures, were issued.
From Slate ● May 14, 2024
It has stopped vetoing condemnatory resolutions at the United Nations.
From BBC ● May 8, 2024
The reaction from Iranian officials to Friday’s round of strikes was condemnatory but not inflammatory.
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
I have not yet said anything condemnatory of Mr. Rochester’s project of marrying for interest and connections.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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