accusation

Noun

Meaning

The act of accusing or charging with a crime or with a lighter offense.

That of which one is accused; the charge of an offense or crime, or the declaration containing the charge.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

charge impeachment censure assertion allegation accusal crimination dido citation case suit claim criticism count detection

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Antonyms

davit line case action evidence cause

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Hypernyms

charge assertion complaint asseveration averment

Hyponyms

information blame implication indictment allegation imputation

Phrases with the word

false accusation counter-accusation retorting accusation veiled accusation every accusation is a confession criminal accusation

Anagrams

anacoustic

Examples

Guilt hath very quick ears to an accusation. Henry Fielding

The only obligation to which in advance we may hold a novel, without incurring the accusation of being arbitrary, is that it be interesting. Henry James

The breath of accusation kills an innocent name, and leaves for lame acquittal the poor life, which is a mask without it. Percy Bysshe Shelley

He declares himself guilty who justifies himself before accusation. English Proverb

An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation. Latin Proverb

It is an honourable thing to be accused by those who are open to accusation. Latin Proverb

Close letter words and terms

accusal accusant accusatio accusatival accusative accusative absolute