Definitions and Examples of blame, accuse, condemn
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To hold someone responsible for a fault or mistake.
Example
He tried to blame his sister for breaking the vase, but it was actually his fault.
To charge someone with a wrongdoing or crime.
Example
The police accused him of stealing the car, but he denied it.
To express strong disapproval or censure towards someone or something.
Example
The government condemned the terrorist attack and promised to take action against the perpetrators.
Key Differences: blame vs accuse vs condemn
- 1Blame implies holding someone responsible for a specific fault or mistake.
- 2Accuse implies charging someone with a wrongdoing or crime.
- 3Condemn implies expressing strong disapproval or censure towards someone or something.
Effective Usage of blame, accuse, condemn
- 1Legal Context: Use blame and accuse in legal contexts to describe charges and responsibilities.
- 2Moral Judgment: Use condemn to express strong disapproval or censure towards someone or something.
- 3Conflict Resolution: Avoid using these antonyms in conflict resolution as they may escalate tensions and blame.
Remember this!
The antonyms of atoned are blame, accuse, and condemn. These words convey a negative or critical attitude towards someone's actions, implying that they are responsible for wrongdoing. However, blame implies holding someone responsible for a specific fault or mistake, accuse implies charging someone with a wrongdoing or crime, and condemn implies expressing strong disapproval or censure towards someone or something. Use these words in legal contexts, moral judgment, and avoid using them in conflict resolution.
