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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Fremantle masterfully captures the emotional weight of a young woman forced to fight for her voice, her future, and her dignity in the face of societal condemnation.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
There has been international condemnation of the attack, including from key Israeli ally the US, which comes at a time when there has been no let up in the offensive in Gaza.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Despite widespread condemnation by some world leaders of Israel's heavy-handed retaliation against Hamas, the United States continues to provide funding for the 21-month-long conflict.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 12 July 2025
Musk’s use of the platform to spread support for German's right-wing, anti-immigration, party the AfD has led to widespread condemnation, including Tesla boycotts and plummeting sales in the country.
—PC Magazine, 12 July 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
There has been international condemnation of the attack, including from key Israeli ally the US, which comes at a time when there has been no let up in the offensive in Gaza.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Despite widespread condemnation by some world leaders of Israel's heavy-handed retaliation against Hamas, the United States continues to provide funding for the 21-month-long conflict.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 12 July 2025
Musk’s use of the platform to spread support for German's right-wing, anti-immigration, party the AfD has led to widespread condemnation, including Tesla boycotts and plummeting sales in the country.
—PC Magazine, 12 July 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 1 Aug. 2025.
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