Pronunciation: /əˈkyuːzəl/

Definitions of accusal

noun a formal charge or accusation of wrongdoing

Example Sentences

A1 She faced an accusal of stealing from the store.

A2 The accusal against him was proven to be false.

B1 The lawyer prepared a defense for his client against the accusal.

B2 The company's reputation was tarnished by the accusal of fraud.

C1 The accuser's motives behind the accusal were called into question during the trial.

C2 The accuser's credibility was crucial in determining the validity of the accusal.

adjective relating to or involving an accusation

Example Sentences

A1 She was shocked by the false accusal against her.

A2 The accusal of theft led to his arrest.

B1 The accusal of cheating in the exam was proven to be true.

B2 The accusal of corruption tarnished his reputation in the company.

C1 The accusal of embezzlement resulted in a lengthy court trial.

C2 The accusal of treason was a serious blow to his political career.

Examples of accusal in a Sentence

formal The accuser's accusal of the defendant led to a lengthy legal battle.

informal Her accuasl of him cheating caused a big argument.

slang I can't believe the accuasl she made against him!

figurative His accuasl pierced through her heart like a knife.

Grammatical Forms of accusal

past tense

accused

plural

accusals

comparative

more accusal

superlative

most accusal

present tense

accuses

future tense

will accuse

perfect tense

has accused

continuous tense

is accusing

singular

accusal

positive degree

accusal

infinitive

to accuse

gerund

accusing

participle

accusing

Origin and Evolution of accusal

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'accusal' is derived from the Latin word 'accusare', which means to accuse or charge.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'accusal' has retained its original meaning of charging someone with a crime or wrongdoing, but it has also come to be used more broadly in legal contexts to refer to the act of formally accusing someone of any wrongdoing.