Definitions and Examples of blame, condemn, accuse
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To hold responsible for a fault or mistake.
Example
The teacher will blame the student if they don't complete their homework.
To express strong disapproval of; to criticize harshly.
Example
The public will condemn the politician if they are found guilty of corruption.
To charge someone with wrongdoing or an offense.
Example
The police will accuse the suspect of stealing the jewelry.
Key Differences: blame vs condemn vs accuse
- 1Blame implies holding someone responsible for a mistake or fault.
- 2Condemn suggests strong disapproval and criticism.
- 3Accuse involves charging someone with wrongdoing or an offense.
Effective Usage of blame, condemn, accuse
- 1Express Disapproval: Use blame, condemn, and accuse to express disapproval of someone's actions.
- 2Legal Context: Use accuse in legal contexts when someone is charged with a crime.
- 3Journalistic Writing: Use condemn in journalistic writing to report on public figures' actions that are widely criticized.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of expiated have a negative connotation. Blame implies responsibility for a mistake, condemn suggests strong disapproval, and accuse involves charging someone with wrongdoing. Use these words to express disapproval, in legal contexts, and in journalistic writing.
