Accuse vs Allege vs Blame vs Charge

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Accuse

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2verb

Allege

FormellTop 3.000 (häufig)C1verb

Blame

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2verb

Charge

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1noun
Am formellsten: Allege
 AccuseAllegeBlameCharge
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/əˈkjuːz/","/əˈkjuːzɪz/","/əˈkjuːzd/","/əˈkjuːzɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈkjuːz/","/əˈkjuːzɪz/","/əˈkjuːzd/","/əˈkjuːzɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/əˈledʒ/","/əˈledʒɪz/","/əˈledʒd/","/əˈledʒɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈledʒ/","/əˈledʒɪz/","/əˈledʒd/","/əˈledʒɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/bleɪm/","/bleɪmz/","/bleɪmd/","/ˈbleɪmɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bleɪm/","/bleɪmz/","/bleɪmd/","/ˈbleɪmɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/tʃɑːdʒ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃɑːrdʒ/"]/
BedeutungTo say someone did something wrong.To say that something is true without proving it.To say someone is responsible for something bad.To request payment for something.
BeispielHe decided to accuse his colleague of taking credit for his work.The prosecution alleges (that) she was driving carelessly.It's easy to blame others when things go wrong.I need to charge my phone because the battery is low.
RegisterNeutralFormellNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 3.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB2C1B2B1
Wortartverbverbverbnoun
Kollokationenfalsely, unjustly, wrongfully, cannot, of, stand accused ofallege misconduct, allege wrongdoing, allege involvement, allege facts, allege a crimeunfairly, unjustly, partly, can’t, don’t, can hardly, for, on, be to blame (for something), be widely blamed for somethingheavy, high, nominal, impose, introduce, levy, at a charge, for a charge, charge for, free of charge, overall, personal, sole, have, take, place somebody in, in charge (of somebody/​something), in somebody’s charge, under somebody’s charge, grave, heavy, serious, bring, file, lay, allege something, sheet, on a/​the charge, without charge, charge against, bring charges (against somebody), prefer charges (against somebody), press charges (against somebody), grave, heavy, serious, bring, file, lay, allege something, sheet, on a/​the charge, without charge, charge against, bring charges (against somebody), prefer charges (against somebody), press charges (against somebody), baton, cavalry, lead
Antonymedefend, absolve, praisedeny, refutepraise, commend, exoneratecredit, refund
Häufige FehlerConfusing 'accuse' with 'blame'—'accuse' is more formal., Omitting 'of' after 'accuse'—correct form is 'accuse someone of something'., Using 'accuse' without an object—it's always used with someone or something.Confusing with 'assert' — 'allege' requires no proof, while 'assert' suggests stronger belief., Using in informal conversations — better suited for formal writing or discussions.'Blame' can be used without an object, but it's clearer with one (e.g., 'She blames him')., Confused with 'accuse' - 'blaming' doesn’t always imply wrongdoing, while 'accusing' does., Some learners forget to use the preposition 'for' after 'blame' when stating the cause.Confused with 'charges' when referring to multiple items., Using 'charge' as a noun incorrectly in casual conversations instead of using 'billing'., Mistaking 'charge' for 'change' in payment contexts.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'accuse' in serious contexts where someone is held responsible for a wrongdoing. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing serious topics.Used in formal contexts, especially in legal situations. Not appropriate for casual conversation; can sound accusatory.Use 'blame' when pointing to responsibility, often in a negative context. Avoid in overly formal situations; 'attribute' might be better there.Used in contexts related to billing or pricing services. Can be formal in business and informal when referring to casual payments between friends. Avoid in situations where a more specific term is appropriate.

Häufige Fragen: Accuse vs Allege vs Blame vs Charge

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Accuse, Allege, Blame und Charge?

Accuse: To say someone did something wrong. Allege: To say that something is true without proving it. Blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad. Charge: To request payment for something.

Was ist formeller: Accuse, Allege, Blame und Charge?

Allege ist davon am formellsten.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Accuse, Allege, Blame und Charge?

Allege ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Accuse, Allege, Blame und Charge auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Accuse: B2, Allege: C1, Blame: B2, Charge: B1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Accuse, Allege, Blame und Charge?

Accuse: verb, Allege: verb, Blame: verb, Charge: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Accuse: He decided to accuse his colleague of taking credit for his work. Allege: The prosecution alleges (that) she was driving carelessly. Blame: It's easy to blame others when things go wrong. Charge: I need to charge my phone because the battery is low.

Kann ich Accuse, Allege, Blame und Charge austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Accuse, Allege, Blame und Charge sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

Verwandte Vergleiche