Definition of
accusation has definitions from the fields of law,criminal law
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[ noun ] (law,criminal law) a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

Synonyms

accusal

Used in print

(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)

Upon receiving the news , Northern writers , editors , and clergymen heaped accusations of murder on the Southern states , particularly Virginia .

(Christopher Davis, First Family....)

And another time , without accusation : `` You never wore that scarf I bought you '' .

Related terms

charge incrimination recrimination information implication allegation indictment preferment imprecation imputation self-accusation charge

2
[ noun ] (law) an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence

Synonyms

charge

Examples

"the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving"

Related terms

assertion countercharge charge

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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