ACCUSATION Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

accusation

noun

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 Exchange of accusations Syria’s Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa told state TV that Kurdish fighters used civilian buildings including hospitals and clinics during the fighting. —

Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026 But just like the Qatar embargo almost a decade ago, those rules seem to slacken when officials make direct accusations against fellow Gulf Cooperation Council members. —

Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026 Tompkins, who for years resisted calls to step down, faced no shortage of accusations during his time in public office. —

Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026 Spain repeatedly denied the accusations. —

Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accusation

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Noun

Per the warrant, Busfield denied the allegations and counter sued for extortion.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Childnet’s motion includes the fact that some of the allegations raised in the lawsuit date back to 2014 and have passed the statute of limitations for legal action.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026