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 the political weight surrounding anything connected to Georgia's election system remains enormous — particularly after years of litigation, investigations and public accusations involving everyone from local prosecutors to federal agents.
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Commercial country music, a format of songwriting that is at least somewhat reliant on wordplay and the constant re-arranging of a familiar set of symbols (trucks, mud, whiskey, and so forth), can be particularly susceptible to the accusations.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
Eileen Wang, 56, was charged last month and agreed to plead guilty to accusations that she was directed by the Chinese government to promote propaganda in the United States between 2020 and 2022, according to court filings.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The Verdict dives into the most controversial period of the King of Pop's life, as accusations of inappropriate behavior with young boys became too much to ignore, culminating in a 2005 trial.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Commercial country music, a format of songwriting that is at least somewhat reliant on wordplay and the constant re-arranging of a familiar set of symbols (trucks, mud, whiskey, and so forth), can be particularly susceptible to the accusations.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
Eileen Wang, 56, was charged last month and agreed to plead guilty to accusations that she was directed by the Chinese government to promote propaganda in the United States between 2020 and 2022, according to court filings.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The Verdict dives into the most controversial period of the King of Pop's life, as accusations of inappropriate behavior with young boys became too much to ignore, culminating in a 2005 trial.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
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The Bass campaign pushed back on those allegations, saying the video features footage from two locations near the drop box.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In addition to naming four new defendants and adding an allegation that police wrongly denied Ding medical care, the lawsuit argues the San Diego Police Department has a history of officer misconduct and command staff covering up those breaches.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The incursion was the latest in a litany of drone incidents — from both Russia and Ukraine — to afflict NATO member states and leave the 32-member trans-Atlantic organization on edge, drawing strong condemnation from Romania’s allies.—
Stephen McGrath,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The dismissive language triggered outrage from the public, condemnation from unions, and questions from regulators about the extent of potential job cuts.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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