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
The year-and-a-half-long dive into over a decade of multifaceted accusations against Diddy has not had that same corrosive effect on the reach of the mogul’s music.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 July 2025
There was a proprietary feeling among them; many had been following the Diddy accusations for years.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 3 July 2025
Talks and tensions between Hamilton County and the Bengals have escalated as both sides have traded accusations of violating the Paycor Stadium lease.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Myles’ lawyer subsequently learned that Banks had racked up at least 17 accusations of excessive force and that his dog had previously been shown to be overly aggressive.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 July 2025
There was a proprietary feeling among them; many had been following the Diddy accusations for years.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 3 July 2025
Talks and tensions between Hamilton County and the Bengals have escalated as both sides have traded accusations of violating the Paycor Stadium lease.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Myles’ lawyer subsequently learned that Banks had racked up at least 17 accusations of excessive force and that his dog had previously been shown to be overly aggressive.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
Noun
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His last review, which examined misconduct allegations against Russell Brand, only referenced job titles.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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Horner denied all allegations, and a few months later, Red Bull cleared him of any wrongdoing after an internal investigation.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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As America celebrates its 249th anniversary and a declaration of independence from tyranny on July 4, Bolick's comments represent his most piercing and direct condemnation of actions taken by the country's highest political leaders.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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The suppression of dissent drew international condemnation, and the U.S. and the European Union imposed sanctions on Belarus.—
Yuras Karmanau,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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