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
Mamdani, who is Muslim, has dismissed those accusations as false and politically motivated.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
His career was on a steady rise until a series of accusations and investigations in the mid-2000s — including tax evasion, fraud and making false statements — landed him in prison.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 May 2025
Her earlier civil lawsuit, which was quickly settled, triggered a wave of similar accusations against Combs.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 22 May 2025
Despite the gravity of the accusations, Green was released the same day after posting a $50,000 bond.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
His career was on a steady rise until a series of accusations and investigations in the mid-2000s — including tax evasion, fraud and making false statements — landed him in prison.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 May 2025
Her earlier civil lawsuit, which was quickly settled, triggered a wave of similar accusations against Combs.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 22 May 2025
Despite the gravity of the accusations, Green was released the same day after posting a $50,000 bond.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
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Wolfe's task has been to discredit the prosecution's core allegation that Read slammed into O'Keefe in reverse with her 2021 Lexus LX 570 SUV and left him to die on the ground in a blizzard on Jan. 29, 2022.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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All three brothers pleaded not guilty and their attorneys have denied the allegations.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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There has been widespread international condemnation, particularly from the UN.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Musk and his team have swept through the government in recent months, slashing federal contracts and cutting staff — drawing applause from Trump allies and condemnation from opponents.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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