accusation (Meaning)
accusation (n)
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
accusation (n.)
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.
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accusation Sentence Examples
- The sudden accusation of theft caught the employee off guard, leading to a tense workplace atmosphere.
- In the courtroom, the defense attorney vehemently refuted the accusation of fraud against their client.
- The accusation of plagiarism tarnished the author's reputation and career in the literary world.
- Facing an accusation of embezzlement, the executive had to step down from their high-profile position.
- The accusation of negligence prompted a thorough investigation into the hospital's practices.
- Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the accusation of espionage cast a shadow over the diplomat's career.
- The politician vehemently denied the accusation of accepting bribes during the press conference.
- A heated argument ensued after the accusation of betrayal surfaced within the close-knit group of friends.
- The accusation of incompetence led to the employee undergoing additional training to improve their skills.
- The accusatory tone in the meeting room intensified as colleagues exchanged accusations regarding the failed project.
FAQs About the word accusation
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt, an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offenceThe act of
condemnation,allegation, censure, guilt, reproach, blame, finger-pointing,denunciation, culpability,plea
innocence, blamelessness,innocence, blamelessness,guiltlessness, faultlessness, faultlessness, guiltlessness,
The sudden accusation of theft caught the employee off guard, leading to a tense workplace atmosphere.
In the courtroom, the defense attorney vehemently refuted the accusation of fraud against their client.
The accusation of plagiarism tarnished the author's reputation and career in the literary world.
Facing an accusation of embezzlement, the executive had to step down from their high-profile position.
