accusation
accusation
formal charge
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accusation with Russian translation
accusation usage examples
Обвинение удивило всех в офисе.
The accusation surprised everyone in the office.
Он спокойно ответил на обвинение и показал доказательства.
He answered the accusation calmly and showed proof.
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accusation synonyms
What's the difference between accusation / charge / blame / criticism / indictment / complaint
General term for asserting someone did something wrong; neutral/formal use.
She made an accusation that he had stolen the money.
Она выдвинула обвинение в том, что он украл деньги.
Often a formal legal accusation (criminal charge); can also mean to accuse informally.
He was arrested and later charged with assault.
Его арестовали и позже предъявили обвинение в нападении.
General notion of holding someone responsible; less formal and can be moral rather than legal.
Don't blame her for the mistake — it wasn't her fault.
Не вини её за ошибку — это была не её вина.
An expression of disapproval or judgement; often about actions or ideas rather than criminal guilt.
The article contained harsh criticism of the policy.
В статье содержалась жёсткая критика этой политики.
A formal charge or accusation issued (especially in criminal law); often legal and procedural.
The grand jury returned an indictment against the suspect.
Присяжные вынесли обвинительное заключение против подозреваемого.
Expression of dissatisfaction or grievance; may allege wrongdoing but often non-criminal.
Several complaints were filed about the company's safety practices.
Поступило несколько жалоб на безопасность компании.
Public condemnation or exposure of wrongdoing; formal and often moralising or political.
The minister's speech was a denunciation of corruption in the system.
Речь министра была демаршем — публичным осуждением коррупции в системе.
A mild or personal expression of disapproval or disappointment; often interpersonal.
He looked at her with reproach after she missed the meeting.
Он посмотрел на неё с упрёком, когда она опоздала на встречу.
An assertion or statement of fact/opinion; neutral and broader than accusation; may or may not allege wrongdoing.
The company claims the defect affects only a small number of cars.
Компания утверждает, что дефект затрагивает лишь небольшое число автомобилей.
A deliberate attempt to damage someone's reputation with often false accusations; political/pejorative.
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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Questions about this word
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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