Acusación (en. Accusation)

/akuθaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Formal statement that someone has done something wrong.
The accusation against the suspect was dismissed.
La acusación contra el sospechoso fue desestimada.
Statement indicating that a person is guilty of a crime.
The accusation was presented to the judge.
La acusación fue presentada ante el juez.
Claim that involves criminal liability.
The lawyer responded to the accusation with compelling facts.
El abogado respondió a la acusación con hechos contundentes.

Etymology

From Latin 'accusatio', meaning 'action of accusing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unfounded accusation
Accusation that has no basis or proof.
acusación infundada
withdraw an accusation
Remove or withdraw a formal charge or complaint.
retirar una acusación
make an accusation
Present a guilty plea against someone.
hacer una acusación

Related Words

accuser
Person who makes the accusation.
acusador
guilt
State of being guilty of a crime.
culpabilidad
statement
Act of formally expressing an accusation.
declaración

Slang Meanings

Baseless accusation.
That's just an accusation from someone who has no evidence.
Esa es solo una acusación de alguien que no tiene pruebas.
Gossip that implies guilt.
That accusation is just a piece of gossip they have been spreading.
Esa acusación es solo un chisme que han estado difundiendo.