condemnation

noun

con·​dem·​na·​tion ˌkän-ˌdem-ˈnā-shən 

-dəm-

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 condemnation …

—Washington Irving

4

: a reason for condemning

His conduct was sufficient condemnation.

Synonyms of condemnation

• reprimand
• censure
• punishment
• denunciation
• criticism

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

Ghanem’s case has prompted some condemnation online from pro-Israel commentators. —Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026

The brand absorbed real risk—consumer backlash, political condemnation, financial uncertainty—by aligning itself with a figure whose resistance was ongoing and materially consequential. —Debbie Millman, Time, 22 Jan. 2026

Trump summoned Graham to Mar-a-Lago, and soon afterward Graham recanted his condemnation. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026

The video also showed far-right influencers inside the club as the song played – a detail that fueled widespread condemnation from local and county leaders. —Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see condemn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing condemnation

• self-condemnation

Rhymes for condemnation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation