Definitions
- Expressing strong disapproval or criticism of something. - To publicly denounce or condemn something as wrong or unacceptable. - To express contempt or ridicule towards something or someone.
- Expressing strong disapproval or censure of something. - To declare something as morally wrong or unacceptable. - To sentence someone to punishment or penalty for a crime or wrongdoing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express strong disapproval or criticism.
- 2Both can be used to denounce or censure something or someone.
- 3Both can be used to express moral outrage or indignation.
- 4Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 5Both can be used to describe negative actions or behaviors.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Condemn is stronger and more forceful than decry.
- 2Action: Condemn can involve taking legal or official action against something or someone, while decry is more focused on expressing disapproval or criticism.
- 3Moral judgment: Condemn often involves declaring something as morally wrong or unacceptable, while decry can be used to criticize something without necessarily making a moral judgment.
- 4Usage: Condemn is more commonly used in legal or political contexts, while decry is more commonly used in media or public discourse.
- 5Tone: Condemn can have a more serious or grave tone, while decry can have a more casual or informal tone.
Remember this!
Decry and condemn are synonyms that both express strong disapproval or criticism. However, condemn is stronger and more forceful, often involving legal or official action and moral judgment. On the other hand, decry is more focused on expressing disapproval or criticism without necessarily making a moral judgment or taking legal action. Condemn is more commonly used in legal or political contexts, while decry is more commonly used in media or public discourse.
