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Definition of Accusation
1. Noun. A formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt.
Exact synonyms: Accusal
Generic synonyms: Charge, Complaint
Specialized synonyms: Self-accusation, Self-condemnation, Recrimination, Allegation, Blame Game, Imprecation, Imputation, Indictment, Information, Preferment, Blame, Incrimination, Inculpation, Implication
Derivative terms: Accuse, Accuse, Accusatorial, Accuse
Generic synonyms: Charge, Complaint
Specialized synonyms: Self-accusation, Self-condemnation, Recrimination, Allegation, Blame Game, Imprecation, Imputation, Indictment, Information, Preferment, Blame, Incrimination, Inculpation, Implication
Derivative terms: Accuse, Accuse, Accusatorial, Accuse
2. Noun. An assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence. "The newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving"
Exact synonyms: Charge
Generic synonyms: Assertion, Asseveration, Averment
Specialized synonyms: Countercharge
Derivative terms: Accusatorial, Accuse, Charge, Charge
Generic synonyms: Assertion, Asseveration, Averment
Specialized synonyms: Countercharge
Derivative terms: Accusatorial, Accuse, Charge, Charge
Definition of Accusation
1. n. The act of accusing or charging with a crime or with a lighter offense.
Definition of Accusation
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