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.
Origin and Etymology of condemnation
see condemn
First Known Use: 14th century
CONDEMNATION Defined for English Language Learners
condemnation
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: a statement or expression of very strong and definite criticism or disapproval
CONDEMNATION Defined for Kids
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1 : criticism 1, disapproval There was strong condemnation of the new regulation.
2 : the act of condemning or state of being condemned condemnation of the prisoner condemnation of the building
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