Pronunciation: /əˈkyuːzəl/
noun a formal charge or accusation of wrongdoing
A1 She faced an accusal of stealing from the store.
A2 The accusal against him was proven to be false.
B1 The lawyer prepared a defense for his client against the accusal.
B2 The company's reputation was tarnished by the accusal of fraud.
C1 The accuser's motives behind the accusal were called into question during the trial.
C2 The accuser's credibility was crucial in determining the validity of the accusal.
adjective relating to or involving an accusation
A1 She was shocked by the false accusal against her.
A2 The accusal of theft led to his arrest.
B1 The accusal of cheating in the exam was proven to be true.
B2 The accusal of corruption tarnished his reputation in the company.
C1 The accusal of embezzlement resulted in a lengthy court trial.
C2 The accusal of treason was a serious blow to his political career.
formal The accuser's accusal of the defendant led to a lengthy legal battle.
informal Her accuasl of him cheating caused a big argument.
slang I can't believe the accuasl she made against him!
figurative His accuasl pierced through her heart like a knife.
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