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

Israel has faced widespread condemnation, including at the UN Security Council.

From BBC

The killing — the latest incident in a spate of violent attacks targeting American politicians on the left and the right — led to swift condemnation of political violence from both sides of the ideological divide.

From Los Angeles Times

The heads were found on Tuesday morning outside nine mosques in central Paris and surrounding suburbs, prompting a wave of outrage and condemnation.

From BBC

Although a recent study from financial tech company SmartAsset ranked San José as one of the nation’s safest major cities, the robbery drew angry condemnations and calls for increased law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times

Expressions of condemnation rather than a robust response will be just as encouraging to Russia if it was an accident as if it were a deliberate provocation, Mr Giles added.

From BBC

Related Words

• accusation 
• censure 
• denunciation 
• disapproval 
• judgment