accusation — a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌækjuˈzeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 비난, 고발, 혐의
Korean pronunciation: 액-큐-제이-션 (강세: 제이)
Example Sentences
- His accusation that I ate his sandwich was totally wrong - it was actually the office cat.
- The accusation of corruption led to a thorough investigation.
- She faced accusations of stealing hearts wherever she went.
accusation
NOUN//ˌækjuˈzeɪʃən//
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Pointing finger making serious accusation
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The station broadcasts accusations across the nation!
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Origin
라틴어 'accusare'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '부르다, 소환하다'라는 뜻이었습니다. 고대 로마 법정에서 누군가를 법정으로 부르는 것이 곧 고발하는 행위였기 때문에 '비난하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“His accusation that I ate his sandwich was totally wrong - it was actually the office cat.”
“The accusation of corruption led to a thorough investigation.”
“She faced accusations of stealing hearts wherever she went.”
“The student's accusation against the unfair grading system gained support.”
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