accusations

NOUN

charge of wrongdoing, fault

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allegation complaint denunciation impeachment indictment recrimination

STRONG

arraignment attribution beef blast censure citation dido gripe imputation incrimination insinuation roar rumble slur squawk stink

WEAK

bum rap exposé

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approval commendation praise

STRONG

compliment flattery

WEAK

exculpation

Example Sentences

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Accusations of embezzlement from the energy industry at a time of relentless attacks and widespread power shortages have stoked fresh public anger.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

Accusations of bribery led to an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office into the deal, which was closed by Tony Blair in 2006 on the grounds that it was contrary to the UK's national interest.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

Accusations of bad taste also dogged Teddy Roosevelt, who mounted the heads of a moose, bison, and bear in the state dining room.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2025

Accusations of AI use are concerning, sure, but couldn’t they also result in a grammatical Streisand effect of people learning about or becoming reacquainted with the multipurpose mark?

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025

Accusations that might even be false, I thought, remembering what we’d seen at the dock the night before.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen