countercharge

noun

Definition of counterchargenext
as in accusation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countercharge
  1. accusation
  2. allegation
  3. condemnation
  4. plea
  5. denunciation
  6. censure
  7. implication
Noun
  • About an equal number of men and women have come forward to accuse Combs of misconduct, with the accusations spanning over a 20-year period, the BBC reported, citing Buzbee.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of accusation
Noun
  • The report provided a variety of statistics about the office’s investigations, how many complaints were filed and the general types of allegations.
    Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Alexander’s attorney, Milton Williams Jr., argued that while the allegations are serious, the evidence is thin.
    Stephany Matat, Sun Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of allegation
Noun
  • Inside, 190 lawmakers succeeded in voting against the decree and Yoon was forced to lift martial law just six hours after announcing it, amid widespread condemnation.
    Ivan Watson, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The declaration followed Marcos Jr.'s signing of legislation clarifying his nation's maritime claims, a move that drew strong condemnation from Beijing.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of condemnation
Noun
  • In Timberlake’s plea deal, he was sentenced to 25 hours of community service and fined $500.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But incoming Republican Chair Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk ally, will likely reject the pleas.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of plea
Noun
  • Fear, the emotion that predominates in Le Corbeau, seems familiar — lingering from the tyrannical Covid lockdowns, Stasi-like doxxing, denunciations, and the social antagonism endured through political partisanship.
    Armond White, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
  • But Musk did not confine his anger to harsh denunciations.
    Marietje Schaake, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition of denunciation
Noun
  • The party says there will be disciplinary action — which could include censure, suspension and a ban — for those who violate the code.
    Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Heinz removed the censure from his request and put forth a motion requesting investigations by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona into the sheriff's actions.
    Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of censure
Noun
  • These changes have clear implications for contemporary politics.
    Stephanie Ternullo / Made by History, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Given the playoff implications, the Broncos’ victory was a boon for Sean Payton and Co. and a nightmarish outcome for Indy on a day when Taylor’s fumble impacted the Colts (and fantasy football managers) in a major way.
    Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of implication
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