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

Example Sentences

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Shares of 2CRSi, which designs and manufactures computer servers for data centers, tumbled 43% on Thursday after accusations from a New York-based short seller.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

That hasn’t caused him to soft-pedal his accusations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Hundreds of letters, emails and texts have shocked residents with accusations of toxic work conditions and “civic indecency” at Riverside City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That is despite Fifa facing accusations of "artificially inflating prices" and claims that it has been "misleading fans".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And Madison, who had a justifiable reputation for making himself the calm center in the midst of all political storms, was being buffeted by shrill accusations from both sides.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis