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accusation

[ak-yoo-zey-shuhn] / ˌæk yʊˈzeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
charge of wrongdoing, fault
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allegation complaint denunciation impeachment indictment recrimination
STRONG
arraignment attribution beef blast censure citation dido gripe imputation incrimination insinuation roar rumble slur squawk stink
WEAK
bum rap exposé
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approval commendation praise
STRONG
compliment flattery
WEAK
exculpation

Example Sentences

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To my mind, these wildly inconsistent results are enough to discredit any accusation based on a Pangram analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The accusation blew the family apart, with Kimberley running away to Guess's home for two weeks in the run-up to Christmas.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

His accusation, Jones told Salon, is flat-out false.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

The Unity state authorities have not responded to this accusation.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“You do,” she said, without accusation in her voice.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.