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.
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He denied the accusation of cheating on the test.
accusation Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for accusation
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.
level an accusation
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'
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.
