Synonyms of condemnation

condemnation

noun

ˌkän-ˌdem-ˈnā-shən 

as in reprimand

an often public or formal expression of disapproval

a condemnation of the war by the international community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reprimand
• censure
• punishment
• denunciation
• criticism
• rebuke
• excoriation
• lecture
• reproof
• reproach
• riot act
• admonishment
• stricture
• commination
• lesson
• damnation
• castigation
• objurgation
• chastisement
• admonition
• remonstrance
• scolding
• disparagement
• depreciation
• lash
• talking-to
• rap
• tongue-lashing
• deprecation
• pan
• belittlement
• dressing-down
• devil
• business

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• endorsement
• commendation
• citation
• praise
• tribute
• honor
• acclamation
• approval
• sanction
• eulogy
• panegyric
• encomium
• blessing
• plaudit(s)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of condemnation

For one thing, Elizabeth held outsized power for a woman, and this condemnation would have been a way to take that away from her. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

The settlement, which will reportedly be announced later today, drew condemnation from Democrats and media advocates. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

At the University of Texas, Republican Bo French drew widespread, bipartisan condemnation for his attack on South Asian students celebrating their football team’s win. — Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2026

One particularly problematic scene has the villagers, among them the lovestruck and jealous Wilf, confronting Philip until he is forced to lash out physically, leading to further condemnation. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026