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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Washington Irving4
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Department of Neighborhood Services condemnation team can help affected residents navigate the process and give advice on finding contractors.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Hundreds arrested, Black Hawk helicopters, alderperson detained The numerous hearings and words of condemnation from Illinois officials come on the heels of a heated week in the city.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The campaign has included a massive overnight raid carried out by federal authorities at a Chicago apartment building earlier this week, which triggered condemnation from Democratic lawmakers and terrified residents.
—Whitney Wild, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Astin’s remarks come after a formal condemnation of Norwood from SAG-AFTRA, as well as outcry from dozens of actors, including Emily Blunt, Melissa Barrera, Lukas Gage and more.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Hundreds arrested, Black Hawk helicopters, alderperson detained The numerous hearings and words of condemnation from Illinois officials come on the heels of a heated week in the city.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The campaign has included a massive overnight raid carried out by federal authorities at a Chicago apartment building earlier this week, which triggered condemnation from Democratic lawmakers and terrified residents.
—Whitney Wild, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Astin’s remarks come after a formal condemnation of Norwood from SAG-AFTRA, as well as outcry from dozens of actors, including Emily Blunt, Melissa Barrera, Lukas Gage and more.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 2025.
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