Vorwerfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorwerfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "accuse", "reproach" or "blame".

Essential properties of "vorwerfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vorwerfen
Simple past: warf vor
Participle: vorgeworfen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vorwerfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Accuse, reproach, blame"

Definition: "To accuse someone of something, to reproach or blame."
Translation(s): accuse, reproach, blame, charge
Synonym(s): beschuldigen, ankreiden, anlasten
Antonym(s): loben
Related word(s): Vorwurf, vorwurfsvoll

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie wirft ihm vor, dass er zu spät gekommen ist.She accuses him of being late.
Ich kann dir nichts vorwerfen, du hast dein Bestes gegeben.I can't blame you for anything, you did your best.
Der Chef warf dem Angestellten Faulheit vor.The boss accused the employee of laziness.

2.) "To throw something forward or in front of someone"

Definition: "To throw something forward or in front of someone."
Translation(s): throw forward, cast forward, hurl forward
Synonym(s): zuwerfen, hinwerfen
Related word(s): werfen, Wurf

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Hund warf den Ball vor die Füße seines Besitzers.The dog threw the ball in front of its owner's feet.
Sie warf ihm die Schlüssel vor.She threw the keys at him.
Der Angreifer warf dem Torwart den Ball vor.The attacker threw the ball in front of the goalkeeper.

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