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accusations

[ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃənz]

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

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'

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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.'