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.
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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Council member Renee Johnson proposed earlier this year trying to put hospitality money into transportation, but that idea drew swift condemnation from the tourism industry.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
The executive order drew condemnation from some Democrats and Republicans alike, but for opposite reasons.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
But the case has drawn condemnation from Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Catholic cardinals and bishops, and many other groups — as well as scrutiny from a U.S. government commission and the United Nations.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 2 June 2024
And on the campaign trail, the former police officer tempers his sharp condemnations of Trump with an easy-going demeanor and affable smile.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 10 May 2024
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
The executive order drew condemnation from some Democrats and Republicans alike, but for opposite reasons.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
But the case has drawn condemnation from Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Catholic cardinals and bishops, and many other groups — as well as scrutiny from a U.S. government commission and the United Nations.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 2 June 2024
And on the campaign trail, the former police officer tempers his sharp condemnations of Trump with an easy-going demeanor and affable smile.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 10 May 2024
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 9 Jun. 2024.
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