accusation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of accusing someone of a fault or crime.

  - "The victim filed an accusation against the perpetrator."
  - "The accusation was unfounded."
  - "The defendant denied all accusations."

• Noun

  A formal statement accusing someone of a crime or wrongdoing.

  - "The police issued an arrest warrant based on the accusation."
  - "The accusation was presented to the grand jury."
  - "The accusation was made in writing."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˌæk.jə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1755093"

---

Synonyms

allegation , assertion , censure , charge , crimination , impeachment

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with accusation
admonition , condemnation , devotion , emotion , monition , notation , rotation , veneration

---

Variants

List of all variants of accusation that leads to same result
accusation , accusations , self-accusation , self-accusations , counter-accusation , counter-accusations , counteraccusation , counteraccusations

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'accusare,' meaning 'to call or summon before a judge,' or 'to bring an action against,' from 'accusatus,' past participle of 'accusare,' 'to call to account.'

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'accusation' is derived from the Latin word 'accusare,' which means 'to call to account.'

2. In ancient Rome, an accusation could be made anonymously by writing it on a piece of lead and dropping it into a 'box of accusations.'

3. The term 'accused' comes from the past participle of 'accusare.'

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Allegation: An accusation that has not been proven in a court of law.

2. Indictment: A formal accusation brought before a grand jury.

3. Prosecution: The process of bringing charges against someone and presenting evidence in court.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The word 'accusation' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to explore themes of guilt, innocence, and justice. In art, accusation is often depicted as a powerful and confrontational act. In literature, it is a common device used to build tension and conflict. In music, it is a recurring theme in ballads and protest songs.

How to Memorize "accusation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person pointing an accusing finger at someone else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'accusation' with the idea of bringing someone to account for their actions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym A-C-C-U-S-A-T-I-O-N: 'Accusation: Calling someone to Account for their Offenses.'

---

Memorize "accusation" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize accusation is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.