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
The accusations were kept under wraps as part of that deal.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
According to accusations in the lawsuit, the French Roast Low Acid Whole Bean Coffee has 53% of the caffeine as another option from the grocer, Joe's Dark Coffee.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Throughout Peterson's legal troubles and accusations, the girls believed in his innocence and stood by his side.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
According to Pernerewski’s office, Malay was confronted about the misconduct accusations during an interview on Wednesday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
According to accusations in the lawsuit, the French Roast Low Acid Whole Bean Coffee has 53% of the caffeine as another option from the grocer, Joe's Dark Coffee.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Throughout Peterson's legal troubles and accusations, the girls believed in his innocence and stood by his side.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
According to Pernerewski’s office, Malay was confronted about the misconduct accusations during an interview on Wednesday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusation
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Documents show both deputies received Skelly conferences — pre-disciplinary hearings afforded to public employees who choose to rebut misconduct allegations.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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But Variety and The Hollywood Reporter have both reported that the film's producers believe some cut footage could still be used, so presumably not all of the material was related to the abuse allegations.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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News of the troop withdrawal drew swift condemnation from Democrats in Congress and members of a hawkish Washington think tank.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Kneecap’s exploits, meanwhile, have sparked condemnation from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and saw member Mo Chara hauled in front of a judge on terrorism charges (a case that has since been thrown out of court).—
Dean Van Nguyen,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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