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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 accusations
When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
How did Beyoncé react to Jay-Z’s accusations?
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
The allegations against the rap mogul are the latest twist in a series of high-profile accusations that have rocked the music industry.
—Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Combs has repeatedly denied all the accusations against him.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Russia has denied accusations by Romanian officials of meddling in the election.
—Reuters, 7 Dec. 2024
At the fair hearing, Weiner denied the hospital’s accusations.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
The film tells the story of Nina, an obstetrician-gynecologist, who faces accusations after a newborn’s death.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
These motions are part of a broader legal dispute, anchored in accusations of monopolistic practices by NASCAR, especially concerning its charter system.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
How did Beyoncé react to Jay-Z’s accusations?
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
The allegations against the rap mogul are the latest twist in a series of high-profile accusations that have rocked the music industry.
—Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Combs has repeatedly denied all the accusations against him.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Russia has denied accusations by Romanian officials of meddling in the election.
—Reuters, 7 Dec. 2024
At the fair hearing, Weiner denied the hospital’s accusations.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
The film tells the story of Nina, an obstetrician-gynecologist, who faces accusations after a newborn’s death.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
These motions are part of a broader legal dispute, anchored in accusations of monopolistic practices by NASCAR, especially concerning its charter system.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Accusations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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