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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Mamdani’s condemnation was lukewarm at best.
—Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Crucially, the organized pressure and condemnation also spurred PEN America to direct more of its attention and resources to Palestine.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
China reacted swiftly to the military strike on Saturday night, expressing shock and condemnation.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
His repression and corruption are well documented and deserve condemnation.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
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Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Crucially, the organized pressure and condemnation also spurred PEN America to direct more of its attention and resources to Palestine.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
China reacted swiftly to the military strike on Saturday night, expressing shock and condemnation.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
His repression and corruption are well documented and deserve condemnation.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
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 Jan. 2026.
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