accusal

noun

ac·​cus·​al ə-ˈkyü-zəl 

plural accusals

1

: a charge of wrongdoing

2

: the act of accusing someone : the state or fact of being accused : accusation

accusal and then conviction

Word History

Etymology

accuse + -al entry 2

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for accusal

• occlusal
• perusal
• recusal
• refusal