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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Trump had longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden dismissed via email late on May 8, drawing broad condemnation from her supporters in Congress.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 May 2025
The move drew swift condemnation from NATO leaders, who viewed it as a concession to Russian aggression.
—Martha McHardy Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The accomplishments list received widespread condemnation from environmental, climate, and public land advocacy groups.
—Chris D'angelo, Vox, 2 May 2025
If not, Friday’s game might prove to be a false miracle, unworthy of either praise or condemnation.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 May 2025
The move drew swift condemnation from NATO leaders, who viewed it as a concession to Russian aggression.
—Martha McHardy Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The accomplishments list received widespread condemnation from environmental, climate, and public land advocacy groups.
—Chris D'angelo, Vox, 2 May 2025
If not, Friday’s game might prove to be a false miracle, unworthy of either praise or condemnation.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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 19 May. 2025.
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