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
Al Jazeera has repeatedly denied those accusations and condemned its closure in Israel.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Angela’s candidness on the season gave viewers a glimpse into her relationship with Charles, including the aftermath of the 2017 incident at Madison Square Garden and accusations of infidelity.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
However, according to Lownie, Andrew won’t go down for his connections to Epstein or the trafficking accusations.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
At the time, Green was released on a $50,000 bond, and his lawyer denied the accusations.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
After accusations of abuse and a lengthy separation from her daughter, Beata died by suicide in January 2017.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
Three of the 40 men interviewed by the New York Times faced criminal accusations beyond immigration and traffic offenses.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Bonds and Clemens would be shoo-ins for the Hall had their careers in MLB not been tainted by the accusations.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Angela’s candidness on the season gave viewers a glimpse into her relationship with Charles, including the aftermath of the 2017 incident at Madison Square Garden and accusations of infidelity.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
However, according to Lownie, Andrew won’t go down for his connections to Epstein or the trafficking accusations.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
At the time, Green was released on a $50,000 bond, and his lawyer denied the accusations.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
After accusations of abuse and a lengthy separation from her daughter, Beata died by suicide in January 2017.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
Three of the 40 men interviewed by the New York Times faced criminal accusations beyond immigration and traffic offenses.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Bonds and Clemens would be shoo-ins for the Hall had their careers in MLB not been tainted by the accusations.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusations
allegations
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Owens’ attorney, Joshua Kolsrud, who is representing her in the criminal allegations involving Echard and, now, the Scottsdale man, declined to comment, citing her pending criminal trial, which is scheduled for January 2026.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Prior to Zhou’s allegations against Renner, the pair had been reported to be working together across a series of projects.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Accusations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusations. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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