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Synonyms & Antonyms of accusation
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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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of accusation was in the 14th century
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