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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Recent Examples of accusation
Hamas has repeatedly accused Israel of preventing the entry of humanitarian aid into the strip in violation of the ceasefire agreement – accusations that Israel has denied.
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Kareem Khadder, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Brettler emphasized that none of the accusations have resulted in criminal charges.
—Ben Shimkus, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
Less than a month after the accusation, both players were reinstated as no charges were filed.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
Sean Combs' legal team also celebrated the dismissal, stressing that the accusations were untrue.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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Kareem Khadder, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Brettler emphasized that none of the accusations have resulted in criminal charges.
—Ben Shimkus, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
Less than a month after the accusation, both players were reinstated as no charges were filed.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
Sean Combs' legal team also celebrated the dismissal, stressing that the accusations were untrue.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Accusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusation. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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