30 Synonyms & Antonyms For ACCUSATION

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Definitions accusation [ak-yoo-zey-shuhn] / ˌæk yʊˈzeɪ ʃən / NOUN charge of wrongdoing, fault Synonyms STRONGEST allegation complaint denunciation impeachment indictment recrimination STRONG arraignment attribution beef blast censure citation dido gripe imputation incrimination insinuation roar rumble slur squawk stink WEAK bum rap exposé Antonyms STRONGEST approval commendation praise STRONG compliment flattery WEAK exculpation

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Now the accusation is that England have become too chill.

From BBC

He said the accusations in the police report are an effort by Saks to retaliate against him for considering a new job with a competitor.

From The Wall Street Journal

And accusations that the Church has been dragging its feet keep coming.

From BBC

In some ways the films seem to invite accusations of pretension, of reach exceeding grasp and grandeur stretched into grandiosity.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We will not be intimidated by a government that uses accusations of censorship to silence those who stand up for human rights and freedom of expression," they added.

From BBC

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allegation allegations animadversion blame complaint complaints condemnation denunciation imputation invective lawsuit reprehension reprobation slur true bill

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