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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

The police were severely condemned for profaning the mosque by walking...

Hi

Is this sentence natural? Any suggestions are welcome.

The police were severely condemned for profaning the mosque by walking in with their shoes on.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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I think that "condemned" is not the word you want: "punished / censored / reprimanded" would be much better. "Profane" can be used as a transitive verb.

— Philip

  • I think that "condemned" is not the word you want: "punished / censored / reprimanded" would be much better.
  • "Profane" can be used as a transitive verb.
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I think that "condemned" is not the word you want: "punished / censored / reprimanded" would be much better.

"Profane" can be used as a transitive verb.
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PhilipI think that "condemned" is not the word you want: "punished / censored / reprimanded" would be much better.
Hi, Philip.
I'm wondering if "censored" is a typo here.

Best wishes, - A.
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Avangi
PhilipI think that "condemned" is not the word you want: "punished / censored / reprimanded" would be much better.
Hi, Philip.

I'm wondering if "censored" is a typo here.

Best wishes, - A.

Good catch, Avangi! Censured was my intent. Thanks.

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