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    Acusación (en. Accusation)

    /aku̯saˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of accusing someone of having committed an offense.
    The accusation was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
    La acusación fue desestimada por falta de pruebas.
    Statement that implies guilt or responsibility of a person.
    He made a serious accusation without basis.
    Hizo una acusación grave sin fundamentos.
    Reproach or criticism towards someone for behavior.
    His accusation about the lack of commitment surprised me.
    Su acusación sobre la falta de compromiso me sorprendió.

    Etymology

    From Latin accusatio, -onis.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unfounded accusation
    Accusation without evidence or basis.
    acusación infundada
    withdraw the accusation
    Decide not to proceed with a prior accusation.
    retirar la acusación
    make an accusation
    File a complaint or accusation against someone.
    hacer una acusación

    Related Words

    accusatory
    Involving accusation or reproach.
    acusatorio
    accuser
    Person who makes an accusation.
    acusador
    accused
    Person to whom an accusation is made.
    acusado

    Slang Meanings

    Accuse without having solid proof.
    That accusation is just a 'blank shot'.
    Esa acusación es solo un 'bala de fogueo'.
    Refers to an accusation made to divert attention.
    She used that accusation as a 'smoke screen'.
    Ella usó esa acusación como un 'smoke screen'.