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

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

She says the accusation is false and she had been "set up".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Noem rejected the accusation this week, saying she is renting an apartment with her own money.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Ap Iorwerth said it was an "accusation" towards Nigel Farage.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

It was hard to keep a note of accusation from his voice.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling