adjective
- expressing or containing condemnation or censure
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The critic’s damnatory review destroyed the playwright’s reputation.
- Her damnatory remarks about the proposal were surprisingly harsh.
- The judge delivered a damnatory statement before sentencing.
- The editorial contained damnatory language about the mayor’s policies.
- His damnatory tone made it clear he disapproved of the decision.
- The report’s damnatory conclusions shocked the board members.