noun · B2 · Rarely · both

accusation

обвинение

Meaning of accusation

formal charge

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EN-UK/ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən/
EN-US/ən ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
RU[əbvʲɪˈnʲenʲɪje]
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accusation with Russian translation

accusation usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The accusation surprised everyone in the office.

Обвинение удивило всех в офисе.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

He answered the accusation calmly and showed proof.

Он спокойно ответил на обвинение и показал доказательства.

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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.

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accusation synonyms

Related words worth learning together

accusation
Общее слово «обвинение» — заявление о вине кого-то; нейтрально в регистре.
allegation
Часто означает «обвинение» без доказательств — заявление, требующее проверки.
charge
Юридический термин — официальное обвинение (часто выдвигается полицией/прокуратурой).
blame
Более широкое и повседневное — винить кого-то; не всегда формальное обвинение.
criticism
Критика — оценка или указание на недостатки, часто не предполагает обвинения в преступлении.
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🇬🇧en

Общее слово «обвинение» — заявление о вине кого-то; нейтрально в регистре.

B2Very Often

She made an accusation that he had stolen the money.

🇬🇧en

Часто означает «обвинение» без доказательств — заявление, требующее проверки.

B2Very Often

There were allegations of corruption against several officials.

🇬🇧en

Юридический термин — официальное обвинение (часто выдвигается полицией/прокуратурой).

B2Very Often

He was arrested and later charged with assault.

🇬🇧en

Более широкое и повседневное — винить кого-то; не всегда формальное обвинение.

B2Very Often

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

🇬🇧en

Критика — оценка или указание на недостатки, часто не предполагает обвинения в преступлении.

B2Very Often

The article contained harsh criticism of the policy.

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indictment

Формальный юридический документ, выдвигающий обвинение; более официально, чем простое «обвинение».

B2Often

The grand jury returned an indictment against the suspect.

🇬🇧en

Жалоба — формальное или неформальное выражение недовольства; может, но не обязательно, быть обвинением.

B2Very Often

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

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🇬🇧en
denunciation

Официальное или публичное осуждение/обличение; более резкое и формальное, чем обычное обвинение.

C1Rarely

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

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🇬🇧en
reproach

Упрёк или упрёчное замечание — личное выражение неодобрения, мягче формального обвинения.

B2Often

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

🇬🇧en

Утверждение — заявление о факте; нейтральнее и шире, чем «обвинение» (не обязательно негативное).

B2Very Often

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

S
🇬🇧en
smear

Клевета/очернение репутации — преднамеренное и часто лживое обвинение с целью навредить.

B2Often

They launched a smear campaign to discredit the candidate.

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Questions about this word

What does accusation mean?

formal charge

How do you pronounce accusation?

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

How is accusation 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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