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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El-Sayed put distance between himself and Piker on Wednesday following intraparty condemnation of Piker’s comments on American Jews. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Piker, a socialist online personality and surrogate for socialists running this cycle, is facing condemnation and fresh accusations of antisemitism for saying Jewish Americans are inviting violence upon themselves for supporting Israel. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026 If an agreement was not reached outside of court, the city filed for condemnation. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Kangas believes some ex-Followers perceive condemnation where none exists because of a guilty conscience. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condemnation

Word History

Etymology

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 1 Sep. 2026.

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