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

Political leaders traded accusations over Saturday's violence ahead of next spring's presidential election. — Sylvie Corbet, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Now, McIlroy has issued a rebuttal to Kisner's harsh accusations. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Since the accusations against Busfield went public, he was dropped by talent agency Innovative Artists. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

It was topped only by healthcare, taxes and accusations about opponents being beholden to special interests. — Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

During his grand jury testimony, Busfield said the accusations had destroyed his life. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026

Russell’s film is also a response to political persecution and the conveniently destructive power of unproven accusations. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

The accusations against Collins include a revelation in July that his son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II, was using social media to push white nationalist views and deny the Holocaust. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

Rights groups have, however, accused the country of sportswashing to cover up its reputation for silencing critics, including accusations of killings and disappearances, allegations the government denies. — Damian Zane, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026