abalation

/ˌæbəˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A formal or official act of censure or condemnation; a strong expression of disapproval.

“The politician’s abalation of the corrupt business practice sparked a national outcry.”

2. noun

The act of utterly destroying or annihilating something.

“The meteor’s abalation of the planet’s surface was a catastrophic event.”

Synonyms

  • condemnation
  • denunciation
  • repudiation

Antonyms

  • acclamation
  • endorsement