accusation
/ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
plural
accusations
plural
accusations
Britannica Dictionary definition of ACCUSATION
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a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
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a charge that someone has committed a fault or crime
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Investigators have made/brought/leveled accusations of corruption against a group of former officials.
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The police are investigating serious accusations of wrongdoing.
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He denied/rejected the accusation that he had lied to the police.
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a false accusation
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