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

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accusations

Sources close to the Sheffield United ownership then issued a statement which did not directly address the accusations.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Arday announced on August 5 that he was resigning from both his university post as a professor and as a fellow of Jesus College, shortly after they announced probes into the various accusations.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

Miller said in the lawsuit that the accusations against him caused harm as he faced death threats and was denied contact with his children, and could no longer work in his profession.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

The detective recalls with horror the case that has haunted her, in which similar accusations were made by another of the counselor’s patients.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

This deplorable incident has made our section the target of unjustifiable criticism, thoughtless accusations, and avenging threats.

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe