self-condemn
|self-con-demn|
C1
/sɛlf kənˈdɛm/
self-blame
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-condemn' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'condemn,' where 'condemn' comes from Latin 'condemnare,' meaning 'to sentence or blame.'
Historical Evolution
'condemnare' transformed into the Old French word 'condemner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'condemn.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sentence or blame,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to criticize or blame oneself.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to criticize or blame oneself for something.
She tends to self-condemn whenever she makes a mistake.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41