ACCUSATION Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

accusation

noun

Definition of accusation

as in allegation

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 accusation During his grand jury testimony, Busfield said the accusations had destroyed his life. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 Russell’s film is also a response to political persecution and the conveniently destructive power of unproven accusations. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 But critics have noted that trust has begun to erode as Michelin accepts cash in exchange for coverage, and accusations of AI use would further undermine the rigor and thoroughness on which Michelin has built its reputation. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denied accusations that his country was involved in the pipeline blasts. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accusation

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The latest allegations come nearly a year after Richards was granted a five-year restraining order against Phypers following a contentious court battle involving accusations of physical and emotional abuse.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
The Delhi agitation centers on allegations that voter lists were manipulated during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

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Trump’s move drew bipartisan condemnation from lawmakers who backed the measure overwhelmingly.

— Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Netanyahu has criticized the violence but has taken few steps to crack down on incidents that have drawn international condemnation and sanction plans by longtime Israeli allies, including Britain.

— Reuters, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

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