Synonyms of accusation

accusation

noun

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.

Related Words

• allegation
• condemnation
• denunciation
• censure
• guilt
• reproach
• culpability
• blame
• finger-pointing
• plea
• onus
• fault
• rap
• complicity
• sinfulness
• guiltiness
• blameworthiness

Dissimilar Words

• innocence
• blamelessness
• guiltlessness
• faultlessness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accusation

While his opponent has not made the allegations against Miller central to his campaign as of yet, outside groups have stepped in to elevate the accusations. — Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Following his arrest, at least three more children have come forward with similar accusations. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 31 July 2026

In a Kansas Democratic governor primary shaped by personal attacks and long-simmering animosity, dueling accusations could jeopardize the party’s ability to unify behind whoever wins next Tuesday. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Separately, former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham leveled abuse accusations against Miller. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026