诛
execute; condemn
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
execute (a guilty person); put to death
literaryUsed exclusively in formal literary contexts, refers to lawful execution of criminals.
This treacherous official was finally executed.
His crimes are unforgivable, he must be severely punished.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
Ancient emperors often used executing rebels to consolidate their power.
After the rebel leader was executed, order was restored in the region.
After this law was enacted, killing innocent people was no longer called zhu (executing the guilty).
verb
condemn; denounce; criticize
literaryUsed in formal and literary contexts, refers to public criticism or punishment of wrongdoings.
This academic fraud incident was condemned by scholars across the country through both words and writing.
The public widely condemned this celebrity's inappropriate remarks.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
In history, scholars often used their writing to denounce treacherous officials.
Public opinion condemned this behavior of wasting food.
In his article, the writer denounced the corruption in officialdom.