Ächten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ächten" is used as verb with the meaning of "condemn", "reject" or "ostracize".

Essential properties of "ächten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ächten
  • Simple past: ächtete
  • Participle: geächtet

See full conjugation of ächten

regulartransitive
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 "ächten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Officially condemn or reject"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Gesellschaft ächtet sein Verhalten.Society condemns his behavior.
  2. Er wurde von der Gemeinschaft geächtet.He was ostracized by the community.
  3. Das Gesetz ächtet diese Praxis.The law outlaws this practice.
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