Synonyms for condemnatory


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kuh n-dem-nuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈdɛm nəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i

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Définition of condemnatory

Origin :
  • late 16c., from Latin condemnat-, past participle stem of condemnare (see condemn) + -ory.
  • As in incriminating : adj inculpating
  • As in censorious : adj very critical
Example sentences :
  • A most condemnatory glance at my extremities accompanied this speech.
  • Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever
  • The very fact that to mention her name exacts an explanation, is condemnatory.
  • Extract from : « The Fortunes Of Glencore » by Charles James Lever
  • Cork's air became judicial, proprietary, condemnatory, yet sympathetic.
  • Extract from : « Strictly Business » by O. Henry
  • As far as Cæsar is concerned, it is palliative rather than condemnatory.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Cicero » by Anthony Trollope
  • And where was the subject of their condemnatory opinions all this while?
  • Extract from : « A Laodicean » by Thomas Hardy
  • The ladies had to make an effort to recover their condemnatory judgement.
  • Extract from : « Sandra Belloni, Complete » by George Meredith
  • A condemnatory finger was pointed at Septimus John Clifford.
  • Extract from : « With Wellington in Spain » by F. S. Brereton
  • Over the cross, which stood between two others, was the condemnatory inscription, “The King of the Jews.”
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 3 » by Various
  • Still less can any one be fond of being made the object of slighting and condemnatory remarks.
  • Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: » by Alfred Plummer
  • They, in General Assembly, passed five condemnatory acts against witchcraft between the years 1640 and 1649.
  • Extract from : « The Mysteries of All Nations » by James Grant

Antonyms for condemnatory

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