condemnation

[/ˌkɒn.demˈneɪ.ʃən/]

nounfemininepl: condemnations / condenações

condenação

1. An official judgment or sentence, especially by a court

The condemnation of the defendant was swift and decisive.

A condenação do acusado foi rápida e decisiva.

2. Strong disapproval or criticism of someone or something

There was widespread condemnation of the government's actions.

Houve ampla condenação das ações do governo.

3. The action of officially declaring something to be unfit for use

The condemnation of the building forced residents to relocate.

A condenação do edifício forçou os residentes a se mudarem.

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General Brazilian

condenação

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

condenação

Standard usage, commonly used in legal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

condenação

Standard usage, may also hear 'desaprovação' for disapproval sense

Portugal

condenação

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

beyond condemnation

universal condemnation

face condemnation

invite condemnation

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