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
While accusations of some grand conspiracy remain hearsay, Natthaphong says at the least the spat shows the peril of informal ties replacing official.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
The Venezuelan defense minister’s accusations come against the backdrop of the long-running territorial dispute over the Essequibo region, a resource-rich area claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The approach has caused controversy and incurred accusations of racial profiling.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Days later, the accusations leveled by Figueroa the following day landed like a political earthquake.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
In a trio of bills in 2021, Cooper signed off on the most sweeping criminal justice reforms during his time in office in response to the death of George Floyd, which sparked accusations that racist police brutality is rampant.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
Abarca pleaded not guilty to battery and has denied Garcia’s accusations in multiple venues.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
In the context of the plaintiffs’ accusations, that is to suggest that an Amazon seller wouldn’t be allowed to list the same item for sale at a lower price on Walmart Marketplace or another competing marketplace.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, & Sons, for all its grim family in-fighting and accusations, is a film about legacy, identity, loss and love.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
The Venezuelan defense minister’s accusations come against the backdrop of the long-running territorial dispute over the Essequibo region, a resource-rich area claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The approach has caused controversy and incurred accusations of racial profiling.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Days later, the accusations leveled by Figueroa the following day landed like a political earthquake.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
In a trio of bills in 2021, Cooper signed off on the most sweeping criminal justice reforms during his time in office in response to the death of George Floyd, which sparked accusations that racist police brutality is rampant.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
Abarca pleaded not guilty to battery and has denied Garcia’s accusations in multiple venues.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
In the context of the plaintiffs’ accusations, that is to suggest that an Amazon seller wouldn’t be allowed to list the same item for sale at a lower price on Walmart Marketplace or another competing marketplace.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, & Sons, for all its grim family in-fighting and accusations, is a film about legacy, identity, loss and love.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusations
allegations
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The biggest Flock controversy centers on allegations that law enforcement has abused the company’s surveillance network to target women, immigrants, and people engaging in legal activity outside their home states.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The receiver is also currently being investigated by the NFL over allegations of domestic abuse.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Accusations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusations. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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