Definition
横加指责 is a four-character set phrase meaning 'to make groundless or harsh accusations against someone'. The adverb 横加 ('arbitrarily, unreasonably') intensifies the verb 指责 ('to criticize, to blame'). You use it when someone attacks another person with unfounded or excessive criticism, often in a public or confrontational setting. It carries a strong negative tone — the accuser is seen as unfair or bullying.
v
to make unwarranted accusationsto blame someone arbitrarily and harshly
Examples
- 横加指责，。Tā méiyǒu rènhé zhèngjù jiù héng, shízài bù gōngpíng.He made unwarranted accusations without any evidence — it's really unfair.
- 横加指责，。Miànduì biérén de héng, tā xuǎnzé le chénmò.Faced with others' groundless accusations, she chose to remain silent.
- 横加指责。Méitǐ bù yīnggāi duì dāngshìrén héng.The media should not make unwarranted accusations against the person involved.
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