Accusations: meaning, definitions and examples
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accusations
[ ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃənz ]
legal
Accusations are statements saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He denied the accusations of corruption.
- She was shocked by the accusations made against her.
- The accusations were based on circumstantial evidence.
- The accusations proved to be unfounded.
- The police are investigating the accusations.
general
Accusations can also refer to the act of accusing someone of something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His accusations caused a lot of tension in the office.
- She was tired of the constant accusations from her colleagues.
- I can't believe the accusations flying around the school.
Translations
Translations of the word "accusations" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acusações
🇮🇳 आरोप
🇩🇪 Anschuldigungen
🇮🇩 tuduhan
🇺🇦 звинувачення
🇵🇱 oskarżenia
🇯🇵 告発
🇫🇷 accusations
🇪🇸 acusaciones
🇹🇷 suçlamalar
🇰🇷 비난
🇸🇦 اتهامات
🇨🇿 obvinění
🇸🇰 obvinenia
🇨🇳 指控
🇸🇮 obtožbe
🇮🇸 ásakanir
🇰🇿 айыптаулар
🇬🇪 ბრალდებები
🇦🇿 ittihamlar
🇲🇽 acusaciones
Word origin
The word 'accusations' dates back to the 14th century, deriving from the Old French word 'accusacion'. It has roots in Latin accusare, meaning 'to call to account'. Accusations have played a significant role in legal systems throughout history, shaping the way justice is served and the rights of individuals are protected.
See also: accusable, accusation, accusatory, accused, accuser.