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 perhaps the most grotesque of these charges has been the blood libel — the medieval accusation that Jews murdered Christian children to use their blood in religious rituals, particularly to bake Passover matzah or turn it into ceremonial red wine.
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Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
Moreno calls accusations ‘slander’ In a statement provided to The Bee, Moreno denied the accusations and said she was being slandered.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The internal affairs probe was closed because Pearson was not an NYPD employee at the time of the accusations.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2025
The accusation led to a trial that lasted 67 days and concluded this week.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
Moreno calls accusations ‘slander’ In a statement provided to The Bee, Moreno denied the accusations and said she was being slandered.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The internal affairs probe was closed because Pearson was not an NYPD employee at the time of the accusations.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2025
The accusation led to a trial that lasted 67 days and concluded this week.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
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The vast majority of allegations were made against Wallace.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Child care, substance abuse treatment and autism support programs have also seen allegations of abuse.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Trump's decision to deploy the military drew sharp condemnation from Democrats across the country, who said the move raises civil-liberties concerns at a time when crime in D.C. is dropping.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The school, which is not affiliated with Lincoln County Schools, prompted community outrage and public condemnation from school leaders.—
Evan Moore
August 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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