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biasimare

to blame, to reproach

verb byah-zee-MAH-reh Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Biasimare is a formal verb meaning to censure or blame someone for something wrong — more elevated in register than dare la colpa a (to blame). It takes avere as its auxiliary and is followed by per + noun or an infinitive clause (biasimare qualcuno per l'errore — to blame someone for the mistake). In everyday speech, Italians more often say rimproverare (to rebuke) or incolpare (to charge with blame).

Examples

"Non posso biasimarti per questa scelta."

Natural Translation

I can't blame you for this choice.

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