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 Cape Verde manager silent on accusations against captain Ryan Mendes. —

Alex Connor, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Speaking with Le Monde, Costa has categorically denied the accusations. —

News Desk, Artforum, 2 July 2026 Walker is not facing any charges related to those accusations. —

Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Neither the company’s nor the commission’s court filings include responses to Enid’s accusations. —

Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for accusation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation

Noun

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
Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Definition of allegation

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Following an inspection in March, the city issued a formal notice of condemnation and order to vacate, as only about 17% of the rooms inspected passed.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
The admission drew immediate condemnation from Democratic lawmakers.

— Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026