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

Contacted by Deadline, Disney today had no comment on the suit or the accusations within it. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026

In the meantime, the wounds of the last mayoral election have been ripped open, with accusations flying from both sides that contribute to the divisiveness permeating all levels of politics, including those closest to home. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Attorney Mike Caspino told The Athletic last month that the accusations against Gold are false. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

The teacher who took ownership of Nanner, an 8-foot python, pushed back on the accusations. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026

The desire for a standard detection method to avoid false accusations while maintaining academic honesty is understandable. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Musk has long promised to shed light on accusations of shadowbanning on the platform, promising to notify users as far back as 2022. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

These accusations against Harry and Meghan come shortly after reports indicated that Kate Middleton is keeping her guard up around the couple. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2026

For the second year in a row, sign-stealing accusations have blown up on the internet, with the latest taking place in Friday's game between Wisconsin and Iowa. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026