condemnation

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con·dem·na·tion | \ ˌkän-ˌdem-ˈnā-shən

, -dəm- \

Definition of condemnation

1 : censure, blame … the Quakers, in their uncompromising condemnation of war …— William Ralph Inge

2 : the act of judicially condemning

3 : the state of being condemned … in the hopeless hour of condemnation …— Washington Irving

4 : a reason for condemning His conduct was sufficient condemnation.

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Examples of condemnation in a Sentence

The plan has drawn condemnation from both sides. The government's statement was a condemnation of all acts of terrorism.

Recent Examples on the Web The prosecution of Hossam Bahgat has drawn international condemnation, including by the U.S. State Department. — Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2021 So much of our social and political climate is built on — and animated by — its opposite: condemnation. — Adam M. Carrington, National Review, 25 Nov. 2021 The rioters, like Rittenhouse, also did the thing, and Trump’s bare-minimum, wink-and-nod condemnation of the violence was akin to stamping it with his seal of approval. — Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2021 Showing far more backbone than the IOC, the leader of the WTA sent out a strong condemnation of China's actions — no small gesture considering the group's attempts to build a greater presence in that lucrative market. — Paul Newberry, ajc, 19 Nov. 2021 Were these appeals his spontaneous, heartfelt condemnation of economies that are returning to business as usual in wealthy nations, or a more specific message pointed toward the conferees in Glasgow? — Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2021 The Metropolitan Police’s heavy-handed approach to the vigils, including a number of arrests, drew widespread condemnation, including from a group of politicians. — Robert Hart, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021 The Trump administration’s move drew the condemnation of Native American groups and some corporations, like outdoor outfitter Patagonia. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Sep. 2021 Within hours, social media was aflame with fury, condemnation, threats. — Jere Longman New York Times, Star Tribune, 13 July 2021

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