imputation
UK/.impju:'teiʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
The act of saying that someone is responsible for something bad, or has a bad motive
归咎，归罪，指责
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedimputnot, opposite of
+
-ationthink, consider, reckon
=imputation
impute (charge to someone's account) + -ation (act) = the act of imputing — laying blame or a motive on someone. The abstract noun of impute.
Common Collocations
- 1.imputation of blame责备的归咎
- 2.imputation of guilt罪恶的指控
Example Sentences
- 1.
He resented the imputation that he had acted dishonestly.
- 2.
The lawyer rejected any imputation of guilt.