condemnatory (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kənˈdɛm.nə.tɔːr.i/

Definition

Expressing strong disapproval or judgment.

Examples

• His condemnatory remarks about the government's policy were widely reported.

• The article offered a condemnatory review of the film's violent content.

• She gave a condemnatory glance at the mess her brother had made.

Synonyms of condemnatory

Words with a similar meaning to condemnatory:

• critical
• disapproving
• reproachful
• denunciatory

Antonyms of condemnatory

Words with the opposite meaning to condemnatory:

• approving
• laudatory

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