incriminations

noun

plural of incrimination
as in allegations

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incriminations
  1. allegations
  2. counts
  3. indictments
  4. accusations
  5. recriminations
  6. complaints
  7. raps
  8. charges
Noun
  • Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of allegations
Noun
  • Both suspects now face additional charges, including 28 counts of payment card theft, larceny, identity theft and conspiracy.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Gary Chan, who obtained a federal explosives permit for the company, has been charged with seven counts of murder and six charges related to the possession and transportation of explosives.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of counts
Noun
  • The indictments say two of the gang members also killed a rival drug dealer on East Lake Street last year.
    — Aki Nace, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • The Justice Department failed to secure indictments for the six lawmakers, and a judge blocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's attempt to reduce Kelly's rank and his military retirement pay.
    — Quinn Scanlan, ABC News, 28 June 2026
Definition of indictments
Noun
  • Throughout his rise to become the voice of Britain’s populist hard-right, architect of Brexit and chief anti-immigrant activist, any accusations of wrongdoing have largely glided off him.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • AfD vehemently rejects accusations of extremism and argues the agency is being used as a political instrument by mainstream parties.
    — DAVID KEYTON, Christian Science Monitor, 4 July 2026
Definition of accusations
Noun
  • Finger pointing, recriminations, and embarrassment ensue.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 24 June 2026
  • The seat went to the left-wing Greens, prompting bitter recriminations that Burnham alone could have held it for Labour.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Definition of recriminations
Noun
  • The result was a menu of skin complaints – fungal, bacterial and otherwise.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Florida ranks third in overall internet fraud complaints, as well as third in money lost, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center’s 2025 annual report.
    — Ella Moore July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of complaints
Noun
  • In the last few years, RealYungPhil’s raps have taken on the effect of that friend who always has a life-affirming conversation with you on the porch outside of a house party.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
  • Released on Sky Rompiendo’s independent imprint, Black Koi Entertainment, the song finds Maluma offering his sultry vocals as Kris R’s raps over the smooth reggaeton beat.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of raps
Noun
  • The couple appeared in federal court on Monday, July 6, on charges of possessing cocaine with intent to distribute.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • From there, he will be housed at another state correctional facility and his case will be referred to Nevada County District Attorney’s Office for possible escape charges, the statement read.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of charges
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