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
There was no immediate response from Pakistan to the accusations.
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The accusation against Shuaib echoes allegations Israel has made against Palestinian journalists killed working in Gaza.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Stanford has become a flashpoint for pro-Palestinian expression and accusations of antisemitism on campus.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The film comes as the Jackson estate has repeatedly denied child abuse accusations against the late star over the years.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The accusation against Shuaib echoes allegations Israel has made against Palestinian journalists killed working in Gaza.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Stanford has become a flashpoint for pro-Palestinian expression and accusations of antisemitism on campus.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The film comes as the Jackson estate has repeatedly denied child abuse accusations against the late star over the years.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
Noun
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The abuse allegations were reported to local law enforcement, said Lauren Fisher Flores, the lawyer representing the girl.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Investigators at first made no mention of Steven White's murder allegation, instead treating the interview as part of the burglary investigation, asking Marsha what was missing.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Reporting on this new policy prompted public condemnation as well as a letter of inquiry from senior House Republicans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The bill drew swift condemnation from rights groups and Muslim-majority countries including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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