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

After the shooting, Iranian state media published an official condemnation of the attack, denouncing the killing of civilians and rejecting any connection between Iran and the violence. —Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025

The contract drew sharp condemnation from Republicans leaders in the area. —Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025

Law enforcement has not shared any motive for the threats, which have received bipartisan condemnation. —Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2025

Overflowing with grace and mercy, Jud yearns to embrace his parishioners in their human brokenness, without condemnation. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 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