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 Words From

• noncon·dem·nation noun
• recon·dem·nation noun
• self-condem·nation 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

The photographs incited widespread condemnation.

From BBC

It’s not just a question of statements calling for a ceasefire or for an end to U.S. funding for Israel’s war in Gaza, or expressing condemnation of attacks on health care facilities.

From Salon

While Fuentes' original post received a wave of condemnation, it has also encouraged like-minded people to issue their own declarations on social media.

From Salon

Screams of voter suppression and rigging the election are co-mingling with accusations that Attorney General Merrick Garland slow-walked the federal prosecutions against Trump and condemnation of Senator Mitch McConnell for failing to vote for a conviction during Trump’s second impeachment.

From Salon

Harris taking over the Democratic ticket with the backing of party delegates rather than voters drew condemnation from Republicans, while many Democrats cheered it as a chance to put a woman of color in the White House for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accusation
• censure
• denunciation
• disapproval
• judgment