counteraccusation

noun

Definition of counteraccusationnext
as in accusation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteraccusation
  1. accusation
  2. allegation
  3. impeachment
  4. condemnation
  5. arraignment
  6. implication
  7. plea
  8. denunciation
Noun
  • Casa Bonita did not respond to CNN’s questions regarding the specific accusations being made by performers.
    — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Historians and political opponents say the timing carries powerful symbolism, an accusation the AfD rejects.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of 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
Noun
  • Dershowitz served as a member of the president's legal team during the Senate trial, and made remarks about the constitutional standards for impeachment on the Senate floor.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Trump was withholding money from Ukraine that Congress had appropriated, and that was the basis for the impeachment.
    — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026
Definition of impeachment
Noun
  • 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
Definition of condemnation
Noun
  • The admission was revealed at the teen suspect’s arraignment on murder charges Monday in the death of Manuel Estanislao Chox Choc, 21, inside Dyker Beach Park in Dyker Heights Saturday.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
  • Arnold turned himself in Wednesday night and pleaded not guilty at his arraignment hearing Thursday afternoon.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of arraignment
Noun
  • While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.
    — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • But labor strife here is spilling off of the docks and into City Hall, with political implications for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, himself a former labor organizer who is expected to run for reelection in less than a year.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of implication
Noun
  • Ahead of the summit, Zelensky is using the attacks on Kyiv to renew his plea for allies to supply Ukraine with missiles for Patriot systems.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and his attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of plea
Noun
  • The bicentennial occurred during an election year, with all the partisan denunciations that entails (though when Jimmy Carter narrowly beat Ford, no one thought of contesting the results).
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Three words The lengthiest denunciation of Tyndale’s translation came from More, the English humanist who was King Henry VIII’s leading political official.
    — Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Definition of denunciation
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“Counteraccusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteraccusation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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