Brandmarken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Brandmarken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to brand", "to stigmatize" or "to mark".

Essential properties of "brandmarken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: brandmarken
  • Simple past: brandmarkte
  • Participle: gebrandmarkt

See full conjugation of brandmarken

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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 "brandmarken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To mark with a hot iron (literal or figurative)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Bauer musste das Vieh brandmarken.The farmer had to brand the cattle.
  2. Er wurde von der Gesellschaft als Lügner gebrandmarkt.He was branded by society as a liar.
  3. Die Organisation brandmarkte das Verhalten als inakzeptabel.The organization branded the behavior as unacceptable.

2.) "To severely criticize or publicly condemn"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Presse brandmarkte den Politiker für seine Aussagen.The press denounced the politician for his statements.
  2. Das Verhalten wurde von vielen gebrandmarkt.The behavior was condemned by many.
  3. Er brandmarkte die Entscheidung als ungerecht.He denounced the decision as unjust.
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