die Anschuldigung
Translation
accusation, allegation, charge
Examples
Er wies die Anschuldigung zurück.
He rejected the accusation.
Die Anschuldigungen gegen ihn sind sehr ernst.
The allegations against him are very serious.
Sie erhob schwere Anschuldigungen gegen ihren Chef.
She made serious accusations against her boss.
Grammar Patterns
to make accusations against sb. Anschuldigungen gegen j-n erheben She made serious accusations against her boss.
to reject an accusation eine Anschuldigung zurückweisen He rejected the accusation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Vorwurf (reproach), die Beschuldigung (accusation), die Anklage (charge)
Etymology
Made up of 'an-' (on, at), 'schuldig' (guilty), and the noun suffix '-ung'. It literally means the act of placing guilt on someone.
Memory Tips
Recognize the word 'schuldig' (guilty) inside. 'An-schuldig-ung' is the act of putting guilt 'on' a person.