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
King fired Saulter from the sheriff’s department in May of this year over accusations of insubordination.
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Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Throughout his career, Diplo has faced frequent accusations of cultural appropriation.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Trump has shattered diplomatic norms with explicit endorsements, fueling accusations from Mexico and Colombia that Washington is attempting to tilt foreign elections under the guise of fighting drugs.
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Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The lead-up to the runoff has seen an increase in verbal attacks between the candidates as well as accusations of fraud, vote-buying and intimidation.
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Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Throughout his career, Diplo has faced frequent accusations of cultural appropriation.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Trump has shattered diplomatic norms with explicit endorsements, fueling accusations from Mexico and Colombia that Washington is attempting to tilt foreign elections under the guise of fighting drugs.
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Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The lead-up to the runoff has seen an increase in verbal attacks between the candidates as well as accusations of fraud, vote-buying and intimidation.
—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
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Still, Reese seemed to acknowledge the allegations anyway after the game.
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But internal oversight offices at the agency are unfunded, including those that specifically investigated complaints about immigration detention conditions such as allegations about insufficient access to medical care.
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The attack, which was captured on video and shared on social media, led to condemnation of the perpetrator and an outpouring of support for the food vendor, who was identified by her family members as Arabelia Martinez, 62.
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Families facing difficult diagnoses deserve compassion, not condemnation.
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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