No. 1,160 in Portuguese
acusação
Accusation.
In a sentence
A acusação contra o réu foi retirada por falta de provas.
The accusation against the defendant was withdrawn due to lack of evidence.
Here the word 'acusação' is used in a legal context, referring to a formal charge or claim made in a judicial setting.
Ele fez uma acusação séria contra seu colega de trabalho.
He made a serious accusation against his co-worker.
In this sentence, 'acusação' is used to describe a claim or allegation made against another person outside a formal legal setting, indicating criticism or blame.
Ela lidou com a acusação injusta de maneira admirável.
She dealt with the unfair accusation in an admirable way.
Here the word 'acusação' refers to an unfair claim or allegation made against someone, emphasizing the personal and emotional impact rather than legal implications.
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