condemnation

noun

con·​dem·​na·​tion ˌkän-ˌdem-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce condemnation (audio)
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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 condemnationWashington Irving
4
: a reason for condemning
His conduct was sufficient condemnation.

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.
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It must be asked not as condemnation, but as a doorway to deeper understanding—of her, of ourselves, and of the social and emotional architecture that keeps so many of us bound in silence, shame, and survival. Shayla Brown, Essence, 19 May 2025 The death of Rajab, while one of thousands of children killed in Gaza since Israeli launched its military offensive following the terror attacks by Hamas on Oct. 7 2023, sparked global condemnation, with student protestors at Columbia University renaming overtaken buildings in honor of the victim. Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 May 2025 Join 6 others in the comments View Comments Talk radio host Erick Erickson, who, like the National Review, has often criticized Trump from a conservative perspective, didn’t mince his condemnation of the potential jet gift. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 12 May 2025 Their courage should prompt compassion, not condemnation. Laura Castañeda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for condemnation

Word History

Etymology

see condemn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of condemnation was in the 14th century

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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condemnation. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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