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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Republican lawmakers intensify anti-Muslim rhetoric, with one saying that ‘Muslims don’t belong in American society,’ drawing Democratic condemnation and GOP silence.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Despite a 20-year strategic partnership treaty signed with Tehran just last year, Moscow limited its reaction to condemnation and calls for diplomacy.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Polanski’s victory and Brody blindsiding Berry with a kiss didn’t generate the kind of condemnation that would have instantly greeted them in the social media era (Facebook was still a year away from launching).
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
The incident drew national attention and condemnation from federal lawmakers from Colorado.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
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Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Despite a 20-year strategic partnership treaty signed with Tehran just last year, Moscow limited its reaction to condemnation and calls for diplomacy.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Polanski’s victory and Brody blindsiding Berry with a kiss didn’t generate the kind of condemnation that would have instantly greeted them in the social media era (Facebook was still a year away from launching).
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
The incident drew national attention and condemnation from federal lawmakers from Colorado.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condemnation. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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