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condemn vs convict
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| condemnverb/kənˈdem/ | Meaning to say very strongly that something is wrong, or to sentence someone to a punishment | Goes with condemn violence | Example World leaders condemned the attack as an act of terrorism. |
| convictverb/kənˈvɪkt/ | Meaning to officially decide in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime | Goes with convicted of | Example He was convicted of fraud and sentenced to seven years in prison. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The former minister was of accepting bribes.