condemnation
noun
con·dem·na·tion
ˌkän-ˌdem-ˈnā-shən 
-dəm-
2
: the act of judicially condemning
3
: the state of being condemned
… in the hopeless hour of condemnation …—
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: 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
However, the document was signed by the previous government, and so far, the Taliban has shown no sign of changing its stance despite international condemnation.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
Where is the condemnation from the religious and spiritual leaders of the five faiths of the hostages still being held?
—TIME, 25 Sep. 2024
Execution provokes widespread condemnation Reactions from across the internet were overwhelmingly in opposition to the death sentence given to Williams.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
But the broad condemnation of political violence by both Democrats and Republicans in the aftermath of the attempts on his life has set an important precedent that all other leaders can and should emulate.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2024
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
Where is the condemnation from the religious and spiritual leaders of the five faiths of the hostages still being held?
—TIME, 25 Sep. 2024
Execution provokes widespread condemnation Reactions from across the internet were overwhelmingly in opposition to the death sentence given to Williams.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
But the broad condemnation of political violence by both Democrats and Republicans in the aftermath of the attempts on his life has set an important precedent that all other leaders can and should emulate.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for condemnation
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condemnation. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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