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.
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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His remarks on Somalia drew shock and condemnation from Minneapolis to Mogadishu.
—Laurie Kellman, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
In response to condemnation from the West, India consistently argued that its primary responsibility was to its own people and economy.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
The only person who deserves condemnation is Mayor Keller, whose policies have led to homelessness doubling in recent years.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Damascus issued one of its strongest condemnations against Israel after the attack.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Dec. 2025
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Laurie Kellman, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
In response to condemnation from the West, India consistently argued that its primary responsibility was to its own people and economy.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
The only person who deserves condemnation is Mayor Keller, whose policies have led to homelessness doubling in recent years.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Damascus issued one of its strongest condemnations against Israel after the attack.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Dec. 2025
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 9 Dec. 2025.
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