der Vorwurf
Translation
accusation, reproach, allegation, charge
Examples
Er machte ihr schwere Vorwürfe.
He made serious accusations against her.
Der Vorwurf ist völlig unbegründet.
The accusation is completely unfounded.
Sie wehrte sich gegen die Vorwürfe.
She defended herself against the accusations.
Grammar Patterns
to make an accusation ((against sb.)) He accused her of having lied. Er machte ihr den Vorwurf, gelogen zu haben.
to reject an accusation He firmly rejected the accusation. Er wies den Vorwurf entschieden zurück.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anschuldigung (accusation), Beschuldigung (charge), Tadel (reprimand)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before, in front of) + 'werfen' (to throw). Literally, to 'throw something in front of' someone, i.e., to accuse them.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'throwing' (werfen) words 'in front of' (vor) someone's face. That's an accusation or reproach.