Definitions and Examples of blamed, condemned, accused
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To hold someone responsible for a fault or mistake.
Example
He blamed his assistant for the delay in submitting the report.
condemned
To express strong disapproval or criticism of someone or something.
Example
The government condemned the terrorist attack and promised to take action against the perpetrators.
To charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
She was accused of stealing company funds and had to prove her innocence in court.
Key Differences: blamed vs condemned vs accused
- 1Blamed implies holding someone responsible for a mistake or fault, while condemned expresses strong disapproval or criticism of someone or something.
- 2Accused involves charging someone with a crime or wrongdoing, while forgave involves pardoning someone for a mistake or offense.
Effective Usage of blamed, condemned, accused
- 1Express Criticism: Use blamed, condemned, and accused to express disapproval or criticism of someone's actions.
- 2Legal Context: Use accused in legal contexts to describe charges against someone.
- 3Personal Growth: Use forgave to describe the act of forgiving someone for a mistake or offense, which can lead to personal growth and healing.
Remember this!
The antonyms of forgave are blamed, condemned, and accused. These words convey negative attitudes towards someone, implying responsibility for a wrongdoing. Use these words to express criticism, describe legal charges, or promote personal growth through forgiveness.
