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

By the time he resigned his Cambridge position last week Jason Arday said the "relentless accusations" had taken a "profound toll" on him and his family.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

Miller said in the lawsuit that the accusations against him caused harm as he faced death threats and was denied contact with his children, and could no longer work in his profession.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

The detective recalls with horror the case that has haunted her, in which similar accusations were made by another of the counselor’s patients.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Ugly accusations often fly in custody battles, but these aren’t the first against Miller.

From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026

Wild accusations were flying around, including one published charge that Smith was deliberately working the horse slowly in order to get long odds in the race.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand