condemnation

[kon-dem-ney-shuhn, -duhm-]

noun

1. the act of condemning.

2. the state of being condemned.

3. strong censure; disapprobation; reproof.

4. a cause or reason for condemning.

5. U.S. Law.,  the seizure, as of property, for public use.

Other Word Forms

• noncondemnation noun
• recondemnation noun
• self-condemnation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of condemnation¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English condempnacioun, from Middle French, from Late Latin condemnātiōn-, stem of condemnātiō; equivalent to condemn + -ation

Example Sentences

With its focus on what he labeled a “dictatorship” of wealth inequality, the document was seen by some on the right as confirmation of Leo’s condemnation of American conservatism.

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They have attracted condemnation in countries including Venezuela and Colombia, with some international lawyers describing the strikes as a breach of international law.

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Amid condemnation from the public and human-rights groups, authorities dropped the terror charges and instead charged him with unlawful possession of ammunition.

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While some of his political and military moves have drawn international condemnation, Kagame has moved to boost Rwanda’s standing in the sports world.

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But beneath the vituperative political debate—and despite the condemnations from the progressive “international community”—lies deep social solidarity.

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Related Words

• accusation 
• censure 
• denunciation 
• disapproval 
• judgment