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
But Vance’s false accusations at last year’s conference – that Europe is suppressing freedom of speech and democracy, and facing civilizational decline – are now enshrined in US national security strategy.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
The group has yet to relinquish full control of Gaza as Israel faces accusations for blocking members of the committee from entering the territory.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
That’s why good ex-etiquette begins with curiosity, not correction and certainly not accusations.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The accusation that Jeffrey Epstein somehow worked for Israel or the Mossad ran a blackmail ring is categorically and totally false.
—Efrat Lachter , Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
The group has yet to relinquish full control of Gaza as Israel faces accusations for blocking members of the committee from entering the territory.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
That’s why good ex-etiquette begins with curiosity, not correction and certainly not accusations.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The accusation that Jeffrey Epstein somehow worked for Israel or the Mossad ran a blackmail ring is categorically and totally false.
—Efrat Lachter , Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
Noun
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The governments didn't release toxicology reports and the Russian government denied the allegation.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The incident came to light after two DEA whistleblowers accused the agency of failing to address the allegations involving corruption in its Haiti operations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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The immigration crackdown and shootings drew widespread condemnation and calls for federal authorities to leave.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nobody would have been surprised to hear Bad Bunny use one of the year’s biggest stages to levy direct condemnation of the administration’s dehumanizing bigotry.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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