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accusation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/

Forms: accusations

accusation means: A statement saying that someone has done something wrong.

noun

CLAIM OF WRONGDOINGB2

A statement saying that someone has done something wrong.

  • That accusation is false.
  • She denied all the accusations against her.
  • What evidence supports your accusation of cheating?

How to use it: accusation against someone (The accusation against him was false.); accusation of something (She denied the accusation of theft.); accusation that… (He rejected the accusation that he had lied.)

Similar words: allegation, charge

Common phrases: false accusation, make an accusation, accusation against someone, serious accusation

Questions about accusation

What does accusation mean?

A statement saying that someone has done something wrong.

What is accusation in other languages?

Türkçe: suçlama · Español: acusación · Français: accusation · Deutsch: Beschuldigung · Italiano: accusa · 日本語: 非難

How do you pronounce accusation?

It is pronounced /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/.

How do you use accusation in a sentence?

That accusation is false. She denied all the accusations against her.

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