Direct Accusations

Verbs of Accusation

Direct Accusations

vorwerfen

* Definition: to accuse (someone) of (doing something wrong) * Conjugation: strong third-person singular present wirft vor, past tense warf vor, past participle vorgeworfen * Example: Man machte ihm den Vorwurf der Bestechlichkeit. (He was accused of corruption.)

beschuldigen

* Definition: to accuse (someone) of (doing something wrong) * Conjugation: weak verb, past tense beschuldigte, past participle beschuldigt * Example: Sie beschuldigte ihn des Diebstahls. (She accused him of theft.)

anklagen

* Definition: to accuse (someone) of (a crime) in a court of law * Conjugation: weak verb, past tense klagte an, past participle angeklagt * Example: Er wurde wegen Mordes angeklagt. (He was accused of murder.)

Indirect Accusations

bemerken

* Definition: to remark (on something), to point out * Conjugation: weak verb, past tense bemerkte, past participle bemerkt * Example: Sie bemerkte ihre Unpünktlichkeit. (She pointed out his unpunctuality.)

hervorheben

* Definition: to emphasize (something), to stress * Conjugation: weak verb, past tense hob hervor, past participle hervorgehoben * Example: Er hob die Bedeutung von Bildung hervor. (He stressed the importance of education.)

unterstreichen

* Definition: to underscore (something), to emphasize * Conjugation: weak verb, past tense unterstrich, past participle unterstrichen * Example: Sie unterstrich die Wichtigkeit von Teamwork. (She emphasized the importance of teamwork.)

Conclusion

Verbs of accusation are powerful tools that can be used to express both direct and indirect disapproval. When used responsibly, they can help to bring attention to wrongdoing and hold people accountable for their actions. However, it is important to use these verbs with caution, as they can also be used to spread rumors or damage someone's reputation. Learn more in the Cambridge German-English Dictionary.