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condemnation

noun

ˌkän-ˌdem-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce condemnation (audio)
Definition of condemnationnext
as in reprimand
an often public or formal expression of disapproval a condemnation of the war by the international community

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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 See All Example Sentences for condemnation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
  1. reprimand
  2. censure
  3. punishment
  4. denunciation
  5. criticism
Noun
  • Fisher’s attorney also requested an injunction to temporarily prevent Nowlin from sending the reprimand to the Texas Board of Law Examiners, the entity that would decide if Fisher became an attorney in the state.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The reprimand stemmed from a press release following Paden’s sentencing in which Zahnd identified members of the Dearborn community who had asked the judge to be lenient with Paden.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of reprimand
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  • The board is also expected to consider whether to launch an investigation into the allegations and consider a censure vote.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Once rare, censures and expulsions have become more common, particularly in the House.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of censure
Noun
  • Different views on the topic Critics of the article’s comparison argue that Barrera’s case was not simply a punishment for supporting Palestinians.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Jolly has called for a new requirement that officers obtain a warrant from a judge before accessing Flock camera footage, while Donalds is pushing for harsher punishments to deter misuse.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of punishment
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  • Apple prefaced its reveal with a denunciation of foldables that open into a square aspect ratio.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • What Assange wanted was not a system hardened against attacks, but one tied in knots, hopelessly conflicted and filled with suspicion, denunciations, and purges.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of denunciation
Noun
  • The remarks drew criticism from some Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, including the Israeli-American Council, which called for Macklemore to be removed from the tour.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The loss aggravated criticism of quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ lack of protection for him.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of criticism

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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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