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

The accusations were countered robustly the next day by Monaco’s chief executive Thiago Scuro, who defended both the club’s right to pull the plug on Camara’s Chelsea deal and Balogun’s right to jilt Everton. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Imagine Bret’s surprise to find Robert waiting for him on his bed, having been questioned again thanks to Bret’s accusations. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

However, Hankerson was never charged and denied the accusations. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

The accusation has upended the race in Joplin, a safe Republican district. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026