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

India could now be on course to buy even more oil from Russia, despite condemnation from Washington.

From BBC

Nor, in the post-Civil War South, were white people subtle in their condemnation of Americans of color who managed to advance economically or challenged the status quo.

From Salon

The attack, which has attracted international condemnation and widespread anger, reportedly killed at least 20 people, including five journalists.

From BBC

Kim for much longer than Putin because of his weapons programme, but his support for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has renewed the condemnation.

From BBC

In recent months, Israel has come under widespread international condemnation for the aid situation in the Gaza Strip.

From BBC

Related Words

• accusation 
• censure 
• denunciation 
• disapproval 
• judgment