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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After condemnation poured in from business chambers, the Catholic Church and politicians across the spectrum, Milei’s Cabinet chief announced the decision to reverse the ban.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Trump’s order announcing the sanctions began with a harsh condemnation of the Cuban government.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Within a few days, the UCSD encampment grew to about 50 tents, drawing condemnation from Chancellor Pradeep Khosla.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Kneecap’s exploits, meanwhile, have sparked condemnation from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and saw member Mo Chara hauled in front of a judge on terrorism charges (a case that has since been thrown out of court).
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
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Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Trump’s order announcing the sanctions began with a harsh condemnation of the Cuban government.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Within a few days, the UCSD encampment grew to about 50 tents, drawing condemnation from Chancellor Pradeep Khosla.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Kneecap’s exploits, meanwhile, have sparked condemnation from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and saw member Mo Chara hauled in front of a judge on terrorism charges (a case that has since been thrown out of court).
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condemnation. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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