B2 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
accusation
Verb
accuse
Advérbio
accusingly
Adjetivo
accusatory
Relacionado
accuser
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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

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
accusation
Verb
accuse
Advérbio
accusingly
Adjetivo
accusatory
Relacionado
accuser

Colocações comuns

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

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

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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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.

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Erros comuns

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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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.

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: an accusation / many accusations Commonly follows verbs like: make, deny, retract, or level
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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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A1

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