accusation

[ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃn]

accusation Definition

a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind, often without proof.

Using accusation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accusation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The accusation of theft was false.

  • Example

    She made an accusation of fraud against her former employer.

  • Example

    He denied the accusation of cheating on the test.

accusation Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with accusation

  • to make accusations, especially without evidence or justification

    Example

    He threw accusations at his coworkers without any proof.

  • to be accused of something, especially publicly or formally

    Example

    The politician faced accusations of corruption from the media.

  • to make a formal accusation against someone

    Example

    The company leveled an accusation of embezzlement against its former accountant.

Origins of accusation

from Latin 'accusatio', meaning 'a charge'

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Summary: accusation in Brief

An 'accusation' [ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃn] is a statement that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind, often without proof. It can be used in legal contexts, as in 'He denied the accusation of cheating on the test,' or in everyday situations, as in 'She made an accusation of fraud against her former employer.' Phrases like 'throw accusations' and 'level an accusation' describe the act of making an accusation, while 'face accusations' describes being accused of something.