condemnation
Americannoun
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the act of condemning.
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the state of being condemned.
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strong censure; disapprobation; reproof.
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a cause or reason for condemning.
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U.S. Law. the seizure, as of property, for public use.
Other Word Forms
- noncondemnation noun
- recondemnation noun
- self-condemnation noun
Etymology
Origin of condemnation
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English condempnacioun, from Middle French, from Late Latin condemnātiōn-, stem of condemnātiō; equivalent to condemn + -ation
Example Sentences
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The decision was met with strong condemnation from environmental groups who said it will likely drive the Rice's Whale to extinction.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Meanwhile, outside the congregation, the onslaught of condemnation continued.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
The strikes drew swift condemnation from Qatar, a U.S. ally that shares the reservoir with Iran.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
And we live in an age of outrage cycles, call-out culture, and social media condemnation.
From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026
Nearly a thousand letters were sent in protest of Perot’s condemnation of Odessa.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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