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

This reality is a silent condemnation of an entire generation. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025

Israel is facing international condemnation as well for its assault on the biggest hospital in southern Gaza, a back-to-back attack that killed at least 22 people. —Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025

However, news of the enforcement action drew condemnation from state officials. —Armando Garcia, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025

The Israeli attacks have been met with condemnation from Lebanese leadership, which now includes two critics of Hezbollah, President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. —Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 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