• RandomVideos@programming.dev
    72·
    15 days ago

    I thought they meant the same

    Is “Nestle earned 100 billion USD by murdering children” a invalid use for the word?

    • bdonvr@thelemmy.club
      13·
      15 days ago

      “Earn” is a more objective word. Depends on who the judge is. Does a bank robber “earn” their money?

      But yes, it could apply by definition. It’s more a statement of opinion on the speaker’s part.