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Language & Communication — Lesson 84

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condemnation

kəndɛmˈneɪʃən

An expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable — his condemnation came after a lengthy trial.

The international community issued a strong condemnation of the attack.

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condemned

kənˈdɛmd

Express strong disapproval of — the condemned building was scheduled for demolition.

The condemned building was scheduled for demolition.

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condemning

kənˈdemɪŋ

Express strong disapproval of — the UN is condemning the use of chemical weapons.

The UN is condemning the use of chemical weapons.

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condemns

kənˈdemz

Express strong disapproval of — the government condemns all forms of violence.

The government condemns all forms of violence.

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condolence

kənˈdoʊləns

An expression of sympathy with another's grief — please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.

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condolences

kənˈdoʊlənsɪz

An expression of sympathy with another's grief — please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.

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condone

kənˈdoʊn

Excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with — the government will not condone violence.

The school cannot condone bullying of any kind.

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condoned

kənˈdoʊnd

Excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with — the school cannot condone bullying of any kind.

The school cannot condone bullying of any kind.

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confabulation

kənˌfæbjəˈleɪʃən

An informal conversation — their confabulation was a symptom of the brain injury.

The patient confabulated details about events that never occurred.

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confer

kənˈfɜːr

Have a conference in order to talk something over — let's confer before we make a final decision.

The doctors conferred about the best treatment options.

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conferred

kənˈfɜːrd

Have a conference in order to talk something over — the king conferred the title of knight upon the brave soldier.

The university conferred an honorary degree on the famous scientist.

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conferring

kənˈfɜːrɪŋ

Have a conference in order to talk something over — the university is conferring an honorary degree on the famous scientist.

The university is conferring an honorary degree on the famous scientist.

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