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
Santos denied most accusations at the time but later made a plea deal in court and appeared to break down into sobs of remorse earlier this year upon being sentenced.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
What are the accusations against Prince Andrew?
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Moseby’s lawyer argued that he was subjected to a witch hunt and false accusations that came about after word spread of the Snapchat video.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Last year, the Biden administration initially hit China with 25 percent tariffs on the STS cranes amid accusations of violating Section 301 trade laws, as well as wider national security concerns at the ports.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
What are the accusations against Prince Andrew?
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Moseby’s lawyer argued that he was subjected to a witch hunt and false accusations that came about after word spread of the Snapchat video.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Last year, the Biden administration initially hit China with 25 percent tariffs on the STS cranes amid accusations of violating Section 301 trade laws, as well as wider national security concerns at the ports.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
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An application to an examiner shall be in such form as the Commission may require and shall contain allegations that the applicant is not otherwise registered to vote.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her lawyers say that the gravity of the allegations against her have compelled her to seek asylum.—
Aida Alami,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Absent due process, there’s no pause to decide whether this person should be condemned or if the reason given for condemnation is legitimate.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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And when families lead with compassion instead of condemnation, recovery happens faster and lasts longer.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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