condemner
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7.5
- noun
- /kənˈdɛmər/
- Formal
- The condemner announced the verdict with a stern expression in the crowded courtroom.
Examples
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In some stories, the priest acts as both the condemner and the guide to redemption.
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The role of condemner is often separated from that of the jury in modern legal systems.
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The condemner issued a statement about the recent verdict.
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The judge acted as the primary condemner in the trial.
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The condemner delivered a passionate speech about the importance of justice in the courtroom.
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As the condemner of the accused, the judge ensured that all evidence was presented fairly.
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In the trial, the condemner emphasized the need for accountability in the face of wrongdoing.
Synonyms
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7.0
A person who announces official decisions, like court verdicts or competition results
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8.1
A judge or other person who decides and announces a punishment in court
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7.5
A person who reports someone for doing something wrong
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8.8
A person who publicly criticizes someone or something
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9.9
A person who strongly criticizes or punishes someone
An authority that approves actions or imposes penalties
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Condemner comes from the verb condemn, which is built from the Latin parts con- 'together' and damnare 'to sentence', and it shares the same root as the familiar word damn. So a condemner is someone who formally says a person is guilty and deserves punishment.