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
This is a serious accusation that should be confirmed.
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Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
He was both celebrated and criticized for accusations of spreading conspiracy theories on COVID-19, climate change, and the 2020 election, as well as anti-trans rhetoric.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
According to the federal accusation, Santarelli solicited investors from June 2020 to June 2024 to invest in promissory notes ranging from $25,000 to $500,000.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the past week, Natcast has been defending itself and its staff against Lutnick’s accusations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
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Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
He was both celebrated and criticized for accusations of spreading conspiracy theories on COVID-19, climate change, and the 2020 election, as well as anti-trans rhetoric.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
According to the federal accusation, Santarelli solicited investors from June 2020 to June 2024 to invest in promissory notes ranging from $25,000 to $500,000.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the past week, Natcast has been defending itself and its staff against Lutnick’s accusations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
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But the center’s allegations are of another type.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But whether Prince William knew or not, and what his opinions are, has been a source of many rumors and allegations over the last few days.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kremlin propagandists have disparaged NATO members' reaction to Europe's condemnation of Moscow after Russian drones breached the territory of Poland.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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His death has drawn condolences — and condemnation of political violence — from both sides of the aisle.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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