ACCUSATION Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

accusation

noun

Definition of accusation

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 Since then, Bogan and Moore have been in a public dispute over what happened to Kodak and have traded accusations of harassment. — Amber Gaudet updated August 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026 The desire for a standard detection method to avoid false accusations while maintaining academic honesty is understandable. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The controversy over Arday’s work reflects an ongoing trend of ideological opponents levying plagiarism accusations to undermine one another. — Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 Loupe was investigated for seven allegations, including the bow-and-arrow accusation. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accusation

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The late Hayden Panettiere's fans are demanding a boycott of Neutrogena products, re-igniting a call that came after the actress made allegations the skin-care company wanted to fire her for speaking out about her postpartum depression.

— Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Supermicro has also been subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, with staff requesting documents related to customers, including the customer that was the subject of the allegations in the indictment.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

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These measures attracted widespread international condemnation, with several countries and the United Nations criticizing the Taliban’s treatment of women.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
Settlers have surrounded three Palestinian houses for more than a week, trapping families inside as Israeli troops declare a closed military zone and Washington issues an unusually sharp condemnation.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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