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 The remarks drew swift condemnation from state leaders, including Newsom and the cities’ mayors, and at least one Republican running for Congress in a battleground district. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 But the new digital spot from the California Republican gubernatorial candidate, Steve Hilton, is at least drawing attention — and condemnation, much of it from fellow Republicans. — Anna Griffin, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Videos also surfaced allegedly showing two teachers being attacked by students, provoking condemnation from the French president and officials as well as teaching unions. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 With the exception of a few regional actors—primarily Portugal, the colonial power in neighboring Mozambique, and the white minority government of South Africa—the UDI was met with widespread international condemnation and sanctions. — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 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
  • While Young never received a formal reprimand, he was made aware of the Congress’s frustration and others in the corps were advised not to follow his lead, per NASA.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Defense attorney Johnson had filed an election for the jury to assess punishment, but Jones refused to sign it, according to Sorrells.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The sanctions are aimed at cutting the ICC off from the global financial system and include threats of punishment for countries that do business with the court.
    — Susannah George, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of punishment
Noun
  • Each nutty denunciation of his imaginary tormentors includes a plea for a presidential pardon.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The initiative comes amid criticism of Mamdani’s denunciations of Israel.
    — Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of denunciation
Noun
  • The decision has also drawn criticism from Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The conclusions are non-binding and face criticism, and the ultimate approval is up to the judge.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of criticism

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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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