Meaning & Definition of word "Accusation"
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Accusation
/ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun:
- 1. A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
- Example: The accusation of fraud led to a thorough investigation by the authorities.
- 2. The act of accusing someone.
- Example: Her accusation was made without sufficient evidence.
- 3. A statement in which someone is accused of wrongdoing.
- Example: He faced serious accusations from his former colleagues.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin accusatio(n-), from accusare 'to accuse'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
false accusation:
A claim that is untrue and damaging against someone.
wild accusation:
A baseless and extreme claim against someone.
make an accusation:
To formally state that someone has done something wrong.
Related Words
accuse:
To charge someone with a fault or offense.
accuser:
A person who accuses someone of a wrongdoing.
accused:
A person who is charged with a crime.
Slang Meanings of accusation
Meaning: Throwing shade
Example Sentence: Her comment was just throwing shade at his character.
Meaning: Biting back
Example Sentence: He was just biting back with an accusation to defend himself.