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veiled accusation

/veɪld ˌækjuˈzeɪʃən/

Traduction: Critique ou reproche implicite, non formulé ouvertement, souvent exprimé par des sous-entendus ou des allusions.

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/veɪld ˌækjuˈzeɪʃən/C1formal
  • frCritique ou reproche implicite, non formulé ouvertement, souvent exprimé par des sous-entendus ou des allusions.

A criticism or charge of wrongdoing that is implied indirectly rather than stated openly, often through subtle hints or suggestive language.

  1. Indirect BlameC1formal

    A criticism or charge that is implied rather than stated openly.

    fraccusation voilée

    • His comment about 'some people not doing their job' was a veiled accusation.
    • She made a veiled accusation that he had taken the money.
    • The article contained a veiled accusation of corruption against the mayor.