Meaning
blame, reproach
- severe disapproval, blame, or moral reproach
In a sentence
Il suo comportamento irresponsabile ha suscitato unanime biasimo.
His irresponsible behavior aroused unanimous blame.
Un simile atteggiamento verso i colleghi è davvero degno di biasimo.
Such an attitude toward colleagues is truly blameworthy.
Non desiderava lodi, ma non meritava nemmeno un simile biasimo.
He did not seek praise, but nor did he deserve such reproach.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| biasimo | masculine · singular |
| biasimi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: common in written Italian, public speeches, and journalistic prose.
- Often found in collocations like 'degno di biasimo' (blameworthy) or 'meritare biasimo'.