der Anwurf
Translation
throw-off, kick-off, accusation, insinuation
Examples
Der Anwurf erfolgt um 15 Uhr.
The throw-off is at 3 PM.
Er wies den Anwurf entschieden zurück.
He firmly rejected the accusation.
Grammar Patterns
der Anwurf gegen j-n the accusation against sb. The accusation against the politician was baseless.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (sports) Anstoß; (accusation) Beschuldigung, Unterstellung
Etymology
From 'an-' (on, at) + 'Wurf' (throw). Literally 'a throw at/on', which applies to starting a game or 'throwing' an accusation at someone.
Memory Tips
Picture a ball being 'thrown on' (angeworfen) the field to start a game, and an accusation being 'thrown at' a person.