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 Department of Department of Justice, which houses the FBI, did not immediately respond to TIME’s request for comment regarding the accusations against Patel. — Connor Greene, Time, 1 Nov. 2026

There are also the accusations of corruption against Lula’s inner circle, including his eldest son. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 31 Oct. 2026

Boldly directed by Austrian filmmaker Marie Kreutzer, the movie shows a family imploding after criminal accusations are made — ones that cut to the heart of parenting. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

The White House has appointed her associates to help hunt for noncitizen voters and investigate accusations of voting fraud in 2020. — ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026

That ignited a bitter fight, which resulted in fraud accusations against Waldrop being brought to light. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

Deeply hurt by her accusations, Lakshmana responds angrily before reluctantly departing. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

The anger reflected widespread accusations of high-level corruption and cronyism. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Companies that describe their services as sovereign without being clear about those dependencies risk accusations of sovereignty-washing. — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026