Synonyms of accusations

accusations

noun

plural of accusation

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.

Related Words

• allegations
• denunciations
• condemnations
• censures
• guilts
• blames
• reproaches
• finger-pointings
• culpabilities
• raps
• faults
• pleas
• onuses
• complicities

Dissimilar Words

• innocences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accusations

Modest Mouse has cut ties with guitarist Simon O’Connor following accusations of sending inappropriate DMs to a minor. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026

In May, the former mayor of Arcadia pleaded guilty to accusations that she was directed by the Chinese government to promote propaganda in the United States. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

The accusations reportedly were detailed in complaints filed with the Chicago Police Department and the state legislative inspector general. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

The focus on electoral and judicial reform reflects years of accusations that key institutions have become politicized under chavismo. — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

The firm is the latest of four Big Four consultancies, including Deloitte, EY, and KPMG, to face such accusations, highlighting a growing problem of AI-hallucinated content in professional services. — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

During a press call Thursday, Ossoff told USA TODAY simply losing the Senate seat is not holding Collins accountable for the new accusations or the previous alleged misconduct. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 July 2026

While his opponent has not made the allegations against Miller central to his campaign as of yet, outside groups have stepped in to elevate the accusations. — Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 31 July 2026

If there were credible evidence supporting these outrageous accusations, that simply would not be the case. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026