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 the weeks before release, the film faced several accusations of using generative AI in its special effects, which various members of the production have denied.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
The sergeant was suspended without pay from the MSP around the same time that the accusations emerged publicly.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Trump has often alleged rampant voter fraud that has hampered Republicans’ success, and his base has largely accepted these sentiments to be true, despite no evidence backing up his accusations.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Now, the election has led to accusations of an intricate web of connection between the Kemp and Dooley families, and potential pay-to-play politics dating back to Kemp's first days in the state house.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Like the host kept asking him, where’s the proof of his lying accusations of fake elections for the past 10 years?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
Robert Vincent, a former Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration alcohol policy official, who led the years-long effort, made the accusations in an editorial published alongside the study.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Cepeda’s camp didn't immediately respond to the accusations.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Jordan cited accusations that paid informants associated with the organization’s former field-source program encouraged participation in extremist events while working undercover inside hate groups.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
The sergeant was suspended without pay from the MSP around the same time that the accusations emerged publicly.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Trump has often alleged rampant voter fraud that has hampered Republicans’ success, and his base has largely accepted these sentiments to be true, despite no evidence backing up his accusations.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Now, the election has led to accusations of an intricate web of connection between the Kemp and Dooley families, and potential pay-to-play politics dating back to Kemp's first days in the state house.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Like the host kept asking him, where’s the proof of his lying accusations of fake elections for the past 10 years?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
Robert Vincent, a former Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration alcohol policy official, who led the years-long effort, made the accusations in an editorial published alongside the study.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Cepeda’s camp didn't immediately respond to the accusations.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Jordan cited accusations that paid informants associated with the organization’s former field-source program encouraged participation in extremist events while working undercover inside hate groups.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusations
allegations
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Rudin relinquished his Broadway producing duties in 2021 following allegations of bullying but returned last season with a transfer of Little Bear Ridge Road, also starring Metcalf.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Democrats are keeping close watch on Tuesday's main Senate primary, as their candidate faces some alarming allegations of past aggressive behavior.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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“Accusations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusations. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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