as in allegation
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal; a charge that someone has committed a fault or crime
Investigators have leveled accusations of corruption against a group of former officials. The police are investigating serious accusations of wrongdoing.
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From TikTok accusations to political conversations, prenups, and whatever is going on with Dave and his sister, there’s plenty for this season’s cast to be grilled on.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2025
The report excludes several examples of Israeli victims of the ongoing war, while lobbing accusations at the Jewish state.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Absurd and even delirious accusations were thrown at me, which deeply hurt my spirit.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
However, there are critical differences that make the Ponzi accusation inappropriate: There are no perpetrators getting rich from Social Security, unlike Ponzi schemes, which usually collapse after a few years.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2025
The report excludes several examples of Israeli victims of the ongoing war, while lobbing accusations at the Jewish state.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Absurd and even delirious accusations were thrown at me, which deeply hurt my spirit.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
However, there are critical differences that make the Ponzi accusation inappropriate: There are no perpetrators getting rich from Social Security, unlike Ponzi schemes, which usually collapse after a few years.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accusation
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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