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
Spacey has denied the accusations.
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Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
The federal government has recently called into question the veracity of their accusations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Her cross-examination — with its rapid-fire accusations, caustic tone and presumption of dishonesty — had felt eerily familiar after years of verbal abuse.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The video surfaced amid an ongoing domestic assault investigation into Paul and Mortensen, who have both reportedly leveled allegations, including recent accusations about an incident in February of this year.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Cuspinera Medina was arrested in June 2024 under informal accusations of tax evasion, currency trafficking and money laundering.
—Sarah Moreno
updated March 24, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The accusations have created an outcry to erase Chavez’s name from schools, parks, streets, buildings and holidays.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Most have been detained based on scant evidence and vague accusations.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The accusations date back to sometime between 1975 and 1977, according to records.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
The federal government has recently called into question the veracity of their accusations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Her cross-examination — with its rapid-fire accusations, caustic tone and presumption of dishonesty — had felt eerily familiar after years of verbal abuse.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The video surfaced amid an ongoing domestic assault investigation into Paul and Mortensen, who have both reportedly leveled allegations, including recent accusations about an incident in February of this year.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Cuspinera Medina was arrested in June 2024 under informal accusations of tax evasion, currency trafficking and money laundering.
—Sarah Moreno
updated March 24, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The accusations have created an outcry to erase Chavez’s name from schools, parks, streets, buildings and holidays.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Most have been detained based on scant evidence and vague accusations.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The accusations date back to sometime between 1975 and 1977, according to records.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusations
allegations
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Former Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson previously said the city conducted an internal investigation after animal abuse allegations, adding that those would be addressed and staff changes would be made when appropriate, according to Post-Tribune archives.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The race is expected to be tight and follows a campaign rocked by allegations of foreign interference that stunned the traditionally moderate EU country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Accusations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusations. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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