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

"It adequately reflects the strong condemnation by the international community for the crimes committed by him and acknowledges the significant harm and suffering caused to the victims," she added.

From BBC

“Those seeking reflexive celebration or condemnation should look elsewhere,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Her arrest drew international condemnation, with Amnesty International among those calling for her immediate and unconditional release.

From BBC

On the other end is “El Mal,” a driving condemnation of the terrible people — murderers, corrupt politicians — contributing to the onetime drug lord’s charity aiming to locate the remains of cartel victims.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr Ray Lowry of the British Fluoridation Society notes that the ruling “was not an outright condemnation of fluoride; rather, it suggested that the EPA could investigate further to ensure an adequate safety margin.”

From BBC

Related Words

• accusation
• censure
• denunciation
• disapproval
• judgment