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 there’s also an accusation that a venue built for the 2012 Olympics lacks character and feels soulless compared to the club’s old home.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The most challenging accusations reach the libertarian administration's apex—the Mileis themselves.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Despite murder charges in Thailand and an outstanding arrest warrant, he has never been extradited to face those accusations.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
When accusations of lying are going both ways, who gets to control the truth?
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The most challenging accusations reach the libertarian administration's apex—the Mileis themselves.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Despite murder charges in Thailand and an outstanding arrest warrant, he has never been extradited to face those accusations.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
When accusations of lying are going both ways, who gets to control the truth?
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
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Pulte’s most consequential allegations thus far were made against Cook, a Federal Reserve governor.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Savage has only returned to the screen once since the allegations.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The impact of the story, as audio of Hind’s voice from that call went viral on social media, sparked global condemnation.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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That limitation was underscored this summer when the US launched air strikes on Iran, with China and Russia offering little in assistance apart from verbal condemnation of the attacks.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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