Definitions and Examples of oppose, reject, condemn
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To be against or in conflict with something; to resist or object to it.
Example
I oppose the new policy because I think it will have negative consequences for our company.
To refuse to accept or consider something; to dismiss or spurn it.
Example
The publisher rejected my manuscript because they didn't think it was marketable.
To express strong disapproval of something; to denounce or criticize it.
Example
The human rights group condemned the government's treatment of refugees as inhumane and unjust.
Key Differences: oppose vs reject vs condemn
- 1Oppose implies active resistance or objection to something, while reject suggests a more passive refusal to accept it.
- 2Condemn is a stronger term than oppose or reject, indicating a moral judgment or condemnation of something as wrong or unacceptable.
Effective Usage of oppose, reject, condemn
- 1Express Disagreement: Use oppose to express disagreement with a proposal or idea.
- 2Refuse or Decline: Use reject to refuse or decline an offer or request.
- 3Express Moral Judgment: Use condemn to express strong disapproval of something that is considered morally wrong or unacceptable.
Remember this!
The antonyms of endorsed convey a negative or disapproving attitude towards something. Oppose implies active resistance, reject suggests passive refusal, and condemn indicates a moral judgment of something as wrong or unacceptable. Use these words to express disagreement, refuse or decline offers, and express moral judgment.
