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

• 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

Trump's decision to deploy the military drew sharp condemnation from Democrats across the country, who said the move raises civil-liberties concerns at a time when crime in D.C. is dropping. —Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025

The school, which is not affiliated with Lincoln County Schools, prompted community outrage and public condemnation from school leaders. —Evan Moore august 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025

The shooting drew condemnation for what some deemed an extreme amount of force. —Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025

The move has sparked condemnation from some officials who noted a marked decline in crime in the city last year. —Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025

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