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

The two London clubs’ transfer dealings got off to a controversial start with Ashley Cole’s infamous move from Arsenal, a deal clouded by accusations of tapping up and considerable hostility. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

One of the most notable accusations was that the senator flouted meetings with constituents. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Mosley was initially encouraged by the judge's decision to deny the defendants' motion to dismiss, taking it as a signal her fraud accusations could have merit. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Among the allegations are accusations that senior staff berated employees in front of colleagues and made staffing decisions based on physical appearance rather than professional qualifications. — Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Leon Neal / Getty Images file The latest accusations over donations come on the first public day of the party’s annual conference, which Farage had hoped would offer him a chance of a reset after a difficult summer. — NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Beijing has rejected the accusations, straining ties ahead of a summit this month between the American and Chinese leaders. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Høiby pleaded not guilty to the most severe accusations against him, including those of rape, while admitting to some lesser charges. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Good Good Golf faces mounting backlash for a controversial online video ad that sparked accusations of sexism. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026