accusations Definition
a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.
Using accusations: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accusations" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The accusations against him were unfounded.
Example
She denied the accusations of cheating on the test.
Example
He faced accusations of embezzlement from the company.
accusations Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for accusations
- allegations
- charges
- claims
- imputations
Phrases with accusations
to make accusations against someone
Example
He threw accusations at her, but she remained calm and denied them.
to be accused of something
Example
He faced accusations of fraud from the investors.
to deny or disprove accusations
Example
She rebutted the accusations of plagiarism with evidence of her original work.
Origins of accusations
from Latin 'accusare', meaning 'to call to account'
Summary: accusations in Brief
'Accusations' [ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃənz] refer to claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, often without proof. Examples include 'The accusations against him were unfounded.' and 'He faced accusations of embezzlement from the company.' Phrases like 'throw accusations' and 'rebut accusations' describe making or denying accusations, respectively. 'Accusations' is a formal term for 'blame game' or 'finger-pointing.'
