condemnation

noun

con·​dem·​na·​tion ˌkän-ˌdem-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce condemnation (audio)
-dəm-
Synonyms of condemnation
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.

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The plan has drawn condemnation from both sides. The government's statement was a condemnation of all acts of terrorism.
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The strike earned international condemnation and was deemed a possible war crime by Human Rights Watch. — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 In a statement to students, UMD President Darryll Pines reiterated the university's condemnation of the image and said the school plans to work with campus groups and provide sensitivity training to the tennis team. — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 The resolution itself does not call for specific action -- such as demanding resignations or forcing policy changes -- and instead offers a broad condemnation of the school’s response. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The film is admirably committed to documenting this lifestyle without much idealization or condemnation. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condemnation

Word History

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see condemn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of condemnation was in the 14th century

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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condemnation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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