言いがかり

false accusation; trumped up-charge; pretext; picking a quarrel

Meaning

  1. n
    false accusation; trumped up-charge; pretext; picking a quarrel
  2. n
    statement that cannot be retracted; saying something one cannot take back

Example sentences

  • He denied the accusation.

  • He accused the man of stealing.

  • They accused him of being in the classroom in order to cause trouble.