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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The Times reached out to the companies named in the lawsuit, but only Walmart responded, saying it would address the accusations in court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

For those who remain, an internal AI training initiative has drawn accusations of surveillance.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Writing for the majority, Roberts said that Cook deserved a chance to challenge her removal and rebut Trump's accusations, which would have to be further substantiated.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Exxon Mobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips all referred questions about Trump’s accusations to the oil industry trade group American Petroleum Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

And with the sunrise would come a flurry of questions and accusations.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson