Synonyms of attainder
12 similar words
Another word for attainder is attaintment. Other synonyms of attainder are attainture, disapprobation, blame, censure and condemnation.
Synonyms and similar words for attainder
nounA stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation.
- attaintmentAttainder, attainture; conviction.
- attaintureA state of being found guilty of an offence.
- disapprobationAn act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.
- blameCensure.
- censureThe act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension.
- condemnation
- condemningCondemnation.
- damnationThe state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
- dispraiseBlame; reproach; disapproval; criticism.
- disapprovalThe act of disapproving; condemnation.
- improbationDisapproval.
- reprehensionThe act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand.
Meaning of attainder
- noun The state a prisoner entered once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights.
- noun A stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation.
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Questions about synonyms of attainder
- What is another word for attainder?
- Attainder has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as attaintment, attainture, disapprobation, blame, censure, condemnation, condemning and damnation.
- What does attainder mean?
- Attainder means the state a prisoner entered once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights.
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