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오늘의 단어 : accuse, charge, blame, censure

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"accuse":

  1. Word Definition:
    • Verb: To charge someone with an offense or crime; to claim that someone has done something wrong.
  2. Synonyms:
    • Charge
    • Blame
    • Censure
    • Allegate
    • Implicate
    Antonyms:
    • Absolve
    • Exonerate
    • Clear
    • Defend
    • Justify
  3. Example Sentences:
    1. The prosecutor decided to accuse the suspect of embezzlement based on the evidence gathered.
    2. It is essential to have concrete evidence before formally accusing someone of a serious offense.
    3. The employee was hesitant to accuse a colleague without proper investigation into the matter.
    4. The witness was reluctant to accuse the defendant without a clear memory of the events.
    5. In a court of law, the defense attorney challenged the credibility of the witnesses who sought to accuse the defendant.

"charge":

  1. Word Definition:
    • Noun: A formal accusation of a criminal offense.
    • Noun: The responsibility of managing or controlling someone or something.
    • Verb: To accuse someone formally of a crime.
    • Verb: To instruct or command with authority.
  2. Synonyms:
    • Noun:
      • Accusation
      • Allegation
      • Indictment
      • Responsibility
      • Duty
    • Verb:
      • Accuse
      • File charges against
      • Command
      • Instruct
      • Commission
    Antonyms:
    • Noun:
      • Absolution
      • Exoneration
      • Innocence
      • Acquittal
    • Verb:
      • Clear
      • Absolve
      • Exonerate
      • Discharge
      • Release
  3. Example Sentences:
    1. The prosecutor decided to file a formal charge against the suspect for robbery.
    2. The team leader took charge of the project, overseeing its development from start to finish.
    3. The police officer warned the suspect that they would charge him with trespassing if he did not leave the property.
    4. The manager gave her assistant the charge of organizing the upcoming event.
    5. The soldier received a direct charge from the commanding officer to secure the perimeter.

"blame":

  1. Word Definition:
    • Verb: To assign responsibility for a fault, wrong, or mistake; to censure or condemn.
    • Noun: Responsibility for a fault or wrong; censure.
  2. Synonyms:
    • Verb:
      • Accuse
      • Fault
      • Accredit
      • Impute
      • Condemn
    • Noun:
      • Responsibility
      • Fault
      • Censure
      • Guilt
      • Accusation
    Antonyms:
    • Verb:
      • Praise
      • Commend
      • Absolve
      • Exonerate
      • Justify
    • Noun:
      • Praise
      • Commendation
      • Absolution
      • Exoneration
      • Justification
  3. Example Sentences:
    1. It's unfair to blame one individual for the failure of the entire project; it was a team effort.
    2. The investigation aimed to determine who was to blame for the security breach.
    3. Instead of finding solutions, some people tend to blame others when things go wrong.
    4. The manager was quick to accept blame for the oversight and promised corrective action.
    5. The teacher emphasized the importance of accountability and encouraged students to take blame for their mistakes.

"censure":

  1. Word Definition:
    • Noun: The expression of formal disapproval, criticism, or condemnation.
    • Verb: To express severe disapproval or criticism; to officially rebuke or condemn.
  2. Synonyms:
    • Noun:
      • Criticism
      • Condemnation
      • Disapproval
      • Reproof
      • Rebuke
    • Verb:
      • Condemn
      • Criticize
      • Reprove
      • Blame
      • Chastise
    Antonyms:
    • Noun:
      • Approval
      • Praise
      • Commendation
    • Verb:
      • Approve
      • Praise
      • Commend
      • Applaud
      • Endorse
  3. Example Sentences:
    1. The senator faced censure for his controversial statements during the debate.
    2. The teacher chose to censure the student's behavior in front of the entire class.
    3. The board of directors issued a formal censure against the executive for financial misconduct.
    4. The editorial in the newspaper served as a public censure of the government's actions.
    5. The committee decided to censure the employee for violating the company's code of conduct.