condemnatory

adjective

con·​dem·​na·​to·​ry kən-ˈdem-nə-ˌtȯr-ē 

-ˈde-mə-

: containing or imposing condemnation or censure : condemning

a condemnatory sentence

a condemnatory decree

Word History

Etymology

condemnation + -ory

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Rhymes for condemnatory

• accusatory
• admonitory
• ambulatory
• amendatory
• celebratory
• circulatory
• combinatory
• commendatory
• compensatory
• confirmatory
• confiscatory
• consolatory