vor|werfen
Translation
to accuse, to reproach, to blame
Examples
Sie wirft ihm seine Faulheit vor.
She reproaches him for his laziness.
Was wirfst du mir eigentlich vor?
What are you actually accusing me of?
Man warf ihm vor, das Geld gestohlen zu haben.
He was accused of having stolen the money.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) to reproach sb. for sth. She reproached him for his mistake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beschuldigen (to accuse), anklagen (to charge/indict)
Etymology
Literally 'to throw before/in front of' ('vor-' + 'werfen'). Imagine throwing an accusation in someone's face.
Memory Tips
Remember the structure: you 'vorwerfen' something (accusative) TO someone (dative). The accusation is 'thrown' at the person.