as in allegations
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 accusations
In a trio of bills in 2021, Cooper signed off on the most sweeping criminal justice reforms during his time in office in response to the death of George Floyd, which sparked accusations that racist police brutality is rampant.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
Abarca pleaded not guilty to battery and has denied Garcia’s accusations in multiple venues.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
In the context of the plaintiffs’ accusations, that is to suggest that an Amazon seller wouldn’t be allowed to list the same item for sale at a lower price on Walmart Marketplace or another competing marketplace.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, & Sons, for all its grim family in-fighting and accusations, is a film about legacy, identity, loss and love.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
But the accusations against Corpus are just the latest chapter in a sheriff’s office long shadowed by scandals.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Hamas rejected the accusations, insisting the high-rises were residential towers.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
This defends against accusations of insider trading for employees who may have access to material nonpublic information.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Depardieu has denied all accusations.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
Abarca pleaded not guilty to battery and has denied Garcia’s accusations in multiple venues.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
In the context of the plaintiffs’ accusations, that is to suggest that an Amazon seller wouldn’t be allowed to list the same item for sale at a lower price on Walmart Marketplace or another competing marketplace.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, & Sons, for all its grim family in-fighting and accusations, is a film about legacy, identity, loss and love.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
But the accusations against Corpus are just the latest chapter in a sheriff’s office long shadowed by scandals.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Hamas rejected the accusations, insisting the high-rises were residential towers.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
This defends against accusations of insider trading for employees who may have access to material nonpublic information.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Depardieu has denied all accusations.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusations
allegations
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Murray eventually addressed the allegations but didn't go into further detail about the staffer's complaint.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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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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“Accusations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusations. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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