accusation

Everyday

1. An accusation is when someone says that a person did something wrong or bad, such as stealing or lying. tree →
2. An accusation can be true or false; it still has to be proved. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and in life, accusations cause arguments and need fairness: listen to both sides and look for evidence. In citizenship lessons, people accused of crimes are «innocent until proven guilty». Phrases: «make an accusation», «a false accusation», «deny an accusation», «face an accusation».

Examples

• Tom made an accusation that Sara had copied his work. tree →
• The accusation was false — she had done it herself. tree →
• He denied the accusation. tree →
• Don't make an accusation without proof. tree →
• The teacher listened to both sides after the accusation. tree →
• A false accusation can really hurt someone. tree →
• The thief faced an accusation of stealing a bike. tree →
• In court, there must be evidence for an accusation. tree →

Note

Countable. Verb: accuse (someone of something); person: the accused, the accuser. Grammar: «accuse him OF stealing» (not «for»). Being accused is not the same as being guilty.

In Jewish tradition

In stories and in life, accusations cause arguments and need fairness: listen to both sides and look for evidence. In citizenship lessons, people accused of crimes are «innocent until proven guilty». Phrases: «make an accusation», «a false accusation», «deny an accusation», «face an accusation».

Examples

• Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and brought accusation against the Jews. (Writings DAN.3.8, JPS 1917) tree →
• And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. (Writings EZR.4.6, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Countable. Verb: accuse (someone of something); person: the accused, the accuser. Grammar: «accuse him OF stealing» (not «for»). Being accused is not the same as being guilty.