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
Mamdani, who is Muslim, has dismissed those accusations as false and politically motivated.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
His career was on a steady rise until a series of accusations and investigations in the mid-2000s — including tax evasion, fraud and making false statements — landed him in prison.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 May 2025
Her earlier civil lawsuit, which was quickly settled, triggered a wave of similar accusations against Combs.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 22 May 2025
Despite the gravity of the accusations, Green was released the same day after posting a $50,000 bond.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
His career was on a steady rise until a series of accusations and investigations in the mid-2000s — including tax evasion, fraud and making false statements — landed him in prison.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 May 2025
Her earlier civil lawsuit, which was quickly settled, triggered a wave of similar accusations against Combs.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 22 May 2025
Despite the gravity of the accusations, Green was released the same day after posting a $50,000 bond.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
Noun
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The university and other elite schools have faced allegations of failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism, too.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Commissioner Rob Manfred issues his ruling following the completion of the investigation of allegations of improper behavior towards a number of women against former manager and coach Mickey Callaway.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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There has been widespread international condemnation, particularly from the UN.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Musk and his team have swept through the government in recent months, slashing federal contracts and cutting staff — drawing applause from Trump allies and condemnation from opponents.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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