B2 noun Neutral

accusation

/ˌæk.juˈzeɪ.ʃən/

A formal or informal charge claiming that someone has done something illegal, wrong, or immoral. It typically involves stating that a specific person is responsible for a negative action or crime.

Beispiele

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1

He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.

He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.

2

The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.

The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.

3

Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!

Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
accusation
Verb
accuse
Adverb
accusingly
Adjektiv
accusatory
Verwandt
accuser
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Cause'. When you make an accusation, you are claiming that a person is the 'cause' of a problem or crime.

Schnelles Quiz

The politician vehemently denied the ______ of corruption brought against him.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: accusation

Beispiele

1

He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.

everyday

He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.

2

The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.

formal

The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.

3

Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!

informal

Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!

4

The study analyzes how the accusation of witchcraft influenced social dynamics in the 17th century.

academic

The study analyzes how the accusation of witchcraft influenced social dynamics in the 17th century.

5

The company issued a press release to address the accusation of unfair trade practices.

business

The company issued a press release to address the accusation of unfair trade practices.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
accusation
Verb
accuse
Adverb
accusingly
Adjektiv
accusatory
Verwandt
accuser

Häufige Kollokationen

make an accusation to claim someone did something wrong
false accusation an untrue claim of wrongdoing
deny an accusation to say a claim is not true
face an accusation to be the target of a claim
level an accusation to aim a formal charge at someone

Häufige Phrasen

hurl accusations

to make many angry or aggressive claims against someone

point the finger

to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad

under accusation

being the person who is currently being accused

Wird oft verwechselt mit

accusation vs allegation

An allegation is a claim that hasn't been proven yet, while an accusation is the act of charging someone with a crime or error.

accusation vs indictment

An indictment is a formal legal document for a serious crime, whereas an accusation can be informal.

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Nutzungshinweise

The noun 'accusation' is frequently followed by the preposition 'of' (to describe the act) or 'against' (to describe the target). It is a countable noun.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'accusation for' instead of 'accusation of'. For example, say 'an accusation of theft' rather than 'an accusation for theft'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Cause'. When you make an accusation, you are claiming that a person is the 'cause' of a problem or crime.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'accusare', meaning 'to call to account' or 'to bring to trial'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: an accusation / many accusations Commonly follows verbs like: make, deny, retract, or level
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western legal systems, the principle of 'presumption of innocence' means an accusation is not proof of guilt until evidence is provided in court.

Schnelles Quiz

The politician vehemently denied the ______ of corruption brought against him.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: accusation

Ähnliche Wörter

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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