accusation
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.
He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.
The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.
The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.
Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!
Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Cause'. When you make an accusation, you are claiming that a person is the 'cause' of a problem or crime.
Quiz rápido
The politician vehemently denied the ______ of corruption brought against him.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: accusation
Exemplos
He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.
everydayHe made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.
The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.
formalThe prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.
Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!
informalStop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!
The study analyzes how the accusation of witchcraft influenced social dynamics in the 17th century.
academicThe study analyzes how the accusation of witchcraft influenced social dynamics in the 17th century.
The company issued a press release to address the accusation of unfair trade practices.
businessThe company issued a press release to address the accusation of unfair trade practices.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
An indictment is a formal legal document for a serious crime, whereas an accusation can be informal.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'accusation for' instead of 'accusation of'. For example, say 'an accusation of theft' rather than 'an accusation for theft'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Cause'. When you make an accusation, you are claiming that a person is the 'cause' of a problem or crime.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'accusare', meaning 'to call to account' or 'to bring to trial'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Western legal systems, the principle of 'presumption of innocence' means an accusation is not proof of guilt until evidence is provided in court.
Quiz rápido
The politician vehemently denied the ______ of corruption brought against him.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: accusation
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