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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: 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.
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Indeed, few movies have ever been more damning or prescient in their condemnation of the health industrial complex, which hides all manner of sins under the guise of physical improvement.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
In the days and weeks following the Hamas massacre of innocent Israelis on October 7, 2023, students and colleagues alike in his academic community posted fiery condemnations of and expressions of moral disgust toward … Israel.
—Jesse Brown, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Without it, moral disagreement can quickly descend into condemnation.
—Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The city began condemnation proceedings to acquire the additional property — which included 2,300 lots, 63 farms, a small cemetery, a golf course, county school land and two county schools — needed to build out the new airport.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
In the days and weeks following the Hamas massacre of innocent Israelis on October 7, 2023, students and colleagues alike in his academic community posted fiery condemnations of and expressions of moral disgust toward … Israel.
—Jesse Brown, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Without it, moral disagreement can quickly descend into condemnation.
—Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The city began condemnation proceedings to acquire the additional property — which included 2,300 lots, 63 farms, a small cemetery, a golf course, county school land and two county schools — needed to build out the new airport.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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 30 Mar. 2026.
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