counteraccusation

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Noun
  • The dispute began after Indiana’s death in 2018 at 89 and centered around accusations of elder abuse, forgery, and copyright infringement.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Trump refuted those accusations in a heated interview with 60 Minutes host Norah O’Donnell on Sunday.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Documents show both deputies received Skelly conferences — pre-disciplinary hearings afforded to public employees who choose to rebut misconduct allegations.
    Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • But Variety and The Hollywood Reporter have both reported that the film's producers believe some cut footage could still be used, so presumably not all of the material was related to the abuse allegations.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The debate is the point With Republicans controlling the House, the prospects for impeachment are no better than those for the 25th Amendment.
    Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The Founders apparently thought the impeachment process would accommodate all eventualities.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • With a few notable exceptions, Leo kept his political remarks to the leaders largely diplomatic, using a language of encouragement and subtle messaging rather than headline-grabbing condemnations.
    NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 24 Apr. 2026
  • With a few notable exceptions, Leo kept his political remarks to the leaders largely diplomatic, using a language of encouragement and subtle messaging rather than headline-grabbing condemnations.
    Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Monday’s arraignment marks the first formal step in the criminal case against Allen, with further proceedings expected to address detention, discovery, and possible trial timelines.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
  • He was ordered held on $20,000 bond during his arraignment in Brooklyn Criminal Court Saturday.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.
    Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
  • By Olivia Raimonde, Bloomberg Major corporations are pushing back against a possible tightening of emissions reporting standards that would have implications for the clean energy transition in years to come.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The coastal Georgia man arrested in 2018 and accused of torturing, killing and burying his two teenage children in the backyard of the family’s mobile home will spend the rest of his life behind bars after reaching a plea deal.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Ashley Hernandez-DeJesus took a plea deal in May 2025, pleading guilty to a single count of first-degree manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a minor, according to court records.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In exile, Carvajal began making grandiose denunciations of Maduro on his personal blog (now taken down) and on social media.
    Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Ghio’s testimony in support of a controversial homeschool oversight bill at a public hearing two weeks ago turned a routine confirmation debate into a brief, if heated, defense of homeschoolers and denunciation of Ghio.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Counteraccusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteraccusation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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