accusation

ac-cu-sa-tion · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

  2. 2.

    The act of accusing someone of wrongdoing.

Forms

plural: accusations

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    level an accusation — To make an accusation.
  • •
    false accusation — An untrue claim of wrongdoing.
  • •
    face accusations — To be accused of something.

Related words

Antonyms: defense, exoneration, vindication
See also: accusations, accuse, accused, allegation
Synonyms: allegation, charge, claim, indictment

Etymology

From Latin accusatio ("an accusation, complaint"), from accusare ("to call to account, accuse"), from ad- ("to") + causa ("cause, reason, lawsuit").