accusations

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

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accusations

The accusations prompted the incumbents, including Rodriguez, to release their own video on the city’s Instagram account, reiterating the city’s response.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

There had been accusations that the honours system had been ignoring rugby league out of snobbishness.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Plus, shoes have replaced bags as the new entry-level luxury accessory, and nepo-baby accusations are reaching a fever pitch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Noth has repeatedly denied the accusations, including during a 2023 USA Today interview, for which he was paid in clothes.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

This deplorable incident has made our section the target of unjustifiable criticism, thoughtless accusations, and avenging threats.

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe