Verurteilen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verurteilen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to condemn", "to sentence" or "to convict".

Essential properties of "verurteilen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verurteilen
  • Simple past: verurteilte
  • Participle: verurteilt

See full conjugation of verurteilen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verurteilen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To sentence or convict someone for a crime"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Richter hat den Angeklagten zu fünf Jahren Haft verurteilt.The judge sentenced the defendant to five years in prison.
  2. Sie wurde wegen Betrugs verurteilt.She was convicted of fraud.
  3. Das Gericht verurteilte ihn in Abwesenheit.The court convicted him in absentia.

2.) "Express strong disapproval or criticism"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Öffentlichkeit verurteilte das Verhalten des Politikers scharf.The public sharply condemned the politician's behavior.
  2. Wir müssen solche Handlungen entschieden verurteilen.We must strongly condemn such actions.
  3. Die Organisation verurteilte die Menschenrechtsverletzungen in dem Land.The organization condemned the human rights violations in the country.
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