as in allegation
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal; a charge that someone has committed a fault or crime
Investigators have leveled accusations of corruption against a group of former officials. The police are investigating serious accusations of wrongdoing.
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Recent Examples of accusation
When Corbett was found brutally murdered in their North Carolina home in August 2015, the case led to a series of damning accusations against him and about his second wife and their family.
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James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
But one of the most impactful mistakes is one that led to serious accusations of corruption in his government.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
From there on out, Kang and Kodos were set on a mission to do bad things to the Simpsons and their hometown, seemingly in retaliation for Lisa's accusations.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Don’t challenge your kids or make accusations.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
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James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
But one of the most impactful mistakes is one that led to serious accusations of corruption in his government.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
From there on out, Kang and Kodos were set on a mission to do bad things to the Simpsons and their hometown, seemingly in retaliation for Lisa's accusations.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Don’t challenge your kids or make accusations.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
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But the tone of those attacks have amped up in recent days, drawing allegations from some Democrats that Cuomo’s campaign is leaning into Islamophobia in the final stretch of the campaign.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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More than 60 South Korean nationals were deported from Cambodia and police are seeking to detain most of them over allegations they were involved in online scams.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Absent due process, there’s no pause to decide whether this person should be condemned or if the reason given for condemnation is legitimate.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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And when families lead with compassion instead of condemnation, recovery happens faster and lasts longer.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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