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

But some of his counts remain, including accusations of tortious interference and infliction of emotional distress. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026

But as the initial euphoria of the rescue has subsided, officials have begun to raise difficult questions and trade accusations about the security blunders that could have led to a major disaster. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

Questions about security failures But as the initial euphoria of the rescue has subsided, officials have begun to raise difficult questions and trade accusations about the security blunders that could have led to a major disaster. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Winn, Shupe and Rankin denied all the accusations in statements to The Sacramento Bee. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Those questions triggered some insane accusations from Aces fans regarding the Fever fan and their fanbase. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The United States has previously faced accusations of violating international laws on torture and humane treatment. — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Greenstein denied the accusations and blamed it on a bad game of telephone. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Orelien has yet to respond to those accusations, and did not respond to a request for comment on Friday. — CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026