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
India’s censor board also faces accusations of being political in its assessment, green-lighting films that depict violence against certain populations while banning others.
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 16 July 2025
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explained the decision by saying Gavi had neglected issues of vaccine safety, an accusation Gavi vigorously denies.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 21 July 2025
After winning that election, new President Lee Jae Myung, a former Democratic Party leader, approved legislation to launch independent investigations to uncover fuller details of Yoon's martial law stunt and delve into other criminal accusations involving his wife and administration.
—Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
Facing Trump's accusations of unfair trade practices, some countries on his Monday mailing list have few bargaining chips.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 16 July 2025
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explained the decision by saying Gavi had neglected issues of vaccine safety, an accusation Gavi vigorously denies.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 21 July 2025
After winning that election, new President Lee Jae Myung, a former Democratic Party leader, approved legislation to launch independent investigations to uncover fuller details of Yoon's martial law stunt and delve into other criminal accusations involving his wife and administration.
—Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
Facing Trump's accusations of unfair trade practices, some countries on his Monday mailing list have few bargaining chips.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
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Trump's latest allegations suggest that the cost has now risen to $3.1 billion.—
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CNBC,
25 July 2025
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This categorical rebuke of the allegations, together with the acquittal of all five players, should assist in getting Hart reinstated.—
Eric Macramalla,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Fremantle masterfully captures the emotional weight of a young woman forced to fight for her voice, her future, and her dignity in the face of societal condemnation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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There has been international condemnation of the attack, including from key Israeli ally the US, which comes at a time when there has been no let up in the offensive in Gaza.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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