Dump on Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To criticize someone harshly or blame them, often unfairly. Can also mean to unload one's anger, problems, or negative emotions onto another person.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and somewhat negative; most commonly used for unfair, repeated, or emotionally charged criticism. Can refer to both direct blame and venting personal frustrations. Not literal—doesn't mean throwing physical things.
Spanish: criticar - descargar (con enojo)Portuguese (BR): criticar - descontar-se em (alguém)Portuguese (PT): criticar - descarregar em (alguém)Chinese (Simplified): 批評 - 發洩（情緒）Chinese (Traditional): 批評 - 發洩（情緒）Hindi: आलोचना करना - गुस्सा निकालनाArabic: ينتقد بشدة - يفرغ غضبه علىBengali: দোষারোপ করা - অন্যের ওপর রাগ বা সমস্যাগুলো চাপানোRussian: вываливать негатив (на кого-то) - несправедливо критиковатьJapanese: 八つ当たりする - 感情をぶつけるVietnamese: đổ lỗi - trút giận - trút bực tứcKorean: 비난하다 - 감정을 떠넘기다Turkish: suçlamak - öfkesini çıkarmakUrdu: الزام دینا - غصہ یا پریشانی نکالناIndonesian: menyalahkan - melampiaskan (emosi/masalah)
Example Sentences
The team felt demotivated after the boss dumped on them during the meeting.
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I know you had a tough day, but please don't dump on me.
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He likes to dump on his coworkers whenever he's stressed.
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My friend always dumps on me about her problems.
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Stop dumping on people when you're in a bad mood.
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Please don't dump on me for your mistakes.
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