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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The shocking security failure immediately drew condemnation from the highest levels of the French government.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
After months of shutdown fights, bipartisan condemnation, and calls to abolish ICE entirely, the last thing the administration may want is another headline.
—Philip Wang, Time, 18 May 2026
The daytime raid, conducted about 250 nautical miles from Gaza, drew sharp condemnations from Hamas and Turkey, which accused Israel of piracy and collective punishment of civilians.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The property managers had until the end of March to amend these issues and avoid condemnation, but the manager, Lenexa Vision, made minimal progress, according to city documents.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
After months of shutdown fights, bipartisan condemnation, and calls to abolish ICE entirely, the last thing the administration may want is another headline.
—Philip Wang, Time, 18 May 2026
The daytime raid, conducted about 250 nautical miles from Gaza, drew sharp condemnations from Hamas and Turkey, which accused Israel of piracy and collective punishment of civilians.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The property managers had until the end of March to amend these issues and avoid condemnation, but the manager, Lenexa Vision, made minimal progress, according to city documents.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 May 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 21 May. 2026.
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