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condemnation

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/ˌkɒn.dəmˈneɪ.ʃən/ · con-dem-na-tion

The expression of strong disapproval or criticism of someone or something.

Meanings

nounformal

The expression of strong disapproval or criticism of someone or something.

کسی کے بارے میں مضبوط اختلاف رائے یا تنقید کا اظہار۔

ملامت

malamat

Formal: ملامت

Synonyms

denunciationreproachcensureالزامتنقیدنقصان

Antonyms

praiseapprovalcommendationتعریفمنظوریتائید

Common Collocations

  • public condemnation
  • moral condemnation
  • legal condemnation

Example Sentences

The news report led to public condemnation of the actions taken by the government.

خبر کی رپورٹ نے حکومت کی جانب سے کیے گئے اقدامات کی عوامی ملامت کا باعث بنی۔

Khabar ki report ne hukumat ki jaanib se kiye gaye iqdamat ki aawaami malamat ka baais bani.

He faced condemnation from his peers for his unethical behavior.

اس نے اپنے غیر اخلاقی رویے پر اپنے ہم عمروں کی جانب سے ملامت کا سامنا کیا۔

Us ne apne ghir ikhlaqi rawaiye par apne hum umrion ki jaanib se malamat ka saamna kiya.

The organization's statement expressed a strong condemnation of violence in any form.

تنظیم کے بیان نے کسی بھی صورت میں تشدد کی مضبوط ملامت کا اظہار کیا۔

Tanzim ke bayan ne kisi bhi soorat mein tashadud ki mazboot malamat ka izhar kiya.

Easily Confused With

commendation:Commendation refers to praise or approval, whereas condemnation is strong disapproval.

Word Family

condemn
verbملامت کرنا
condemning
verbملامت کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'condemn' as 'condemning someone', which includes a negative connotation.

Picture a gavel slamming down to signify a sentence of condemnation.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

گزر گئے سوہم ملامت کے دامن میں، / مجھ پہ آ گئے ہیں تیرے سنگ دل بندے۔

Guzar gaye soham malamat ke daaman mein, / Mujh pe aa gaye hain tere sang dil bande.

We passed through the fabric of condemnation, / They have come upon me, your stone-hearted ones.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دوسروں کی غلطی پر انگلی اٹھانا آسان ہے۔

Dusron ki ghalti par ungli uthaana aasan hai.

It's easy to point fingers at others' mistakes.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "condemnatio" — a sentencing

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved in Middle English from 'condemnacioun', borrowing from Old French 'condamnation', which traces back to the Latin 'condemnatio'.