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accusation

accusation

Meaning of accusation

formal charge

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British English/ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən/
American English/ən ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
Russian transcription[əbvʲɪˈnʲenʲɪje]
accusation
accusation - обвинение
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accusation with Russian translation

accusation usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Обвинение удивило всех в офисе.

The accusation surprised everyone in the office.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он спокойно ответил на обвинение и показал доказательства.

He answered the accusation calmly and showed proof.

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accusation belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

accusationобвинение
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

accusation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between accusation / charge / blame / criticism / indictment / complaint

🇬🇧English
accusation

General term for asserting someone did something wrong; neutral/formal use.

B2Very Often

She made an accusation that he had stolen the money.

Она выдвинула обвинение в том, что он украл деньги.

🇬🇧English

Often a formal legal accusation (criminal charge); can also mean to accuse informally.

B2Very Often

He was arrested and later charged with assault.

Его арестовали и позже предъявили обвинение в нападении.

🇬🇧English

General notion of holding someone responsible; less formal and can be moral rather than legal.

B2Very Often

Don't blame her for the mistake — it wasn't her fault.

Не вини её за ошибку — это была не её вина.

🇬🇧English

An expression of disapproval or judgement; often about actions or ideas rather than criminal guilt.

B2Very Often

The article contained harsh criticism of the policy.

В статье содержалась жёсткая критика этой политики.

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🇬🇧English
indictment

A formal charge or accusation issued (especially in criminal law); often legal and procedural.

B2Often

The grand jury returned an indictment against the suspect.

Присяжные вынесли обвинительное заключение против подозреваемого.

🇬🇧English

Expression of dissatisfaction or grievance; may allege wrongdoing but often non-criminal.

B2Very Often

Several complaints were filed about the company's safety practices.

Поступило несколько жалоб на безопасность компании.

D
🇬🇧English
denunciation

Public condemnation or exposure of wrongdoing; formal and often moralising or political.

C1Rarely

The minister's speech was a denunciation of corruption in the system.

Речь министра была демаршем — публичным осуждением коррупции в системе.

R
🇬🇧English
reproach

A mild or personal expression of disapproval or disappointment; often interpersonal.

B2Often

He looked at her with reproach after she missed the meeting.

Он посмотрел на неё с упрёком, когда она опоздала на встречу.

🇬🇧English

An assertion or statement of fact/opinion; neutral and broader than accusation; may or may not allege wrongdoing.

B2Very Often

The company claims the defect affects only a small number of cars.

Компания утверждает, что дефект затрагивает лишь небольшое число автомобилей.

S
🇬🇧English
smear

A deliberate attempt to damage someone's reputation with often false accusations; political/pejorative.

B2Often

They launched a smear campaign to discredit the candidate.

Они развернули кампанию по очернению, чтобы дискредитировать кандидата.

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How to pronounce accusation and what this word means

accusation translation: обвинение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce accusation

/ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən/

accusation translation

обвинение

accusation examples

The accusation surprised everyone in the office.

accusation transcription

/ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən/, /ən ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/

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accusation meaning: what does it mean?

formal charge

accusation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

accusation is pronounced as /ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

accusation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The accusation surprised everyone in the office. Translation: Обвинение удивило всех в офисе.

Is accusation part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

Yes, accusation (обвинение) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is accusation part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, accusation (обвинение) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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