Pronunciation: /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
noun a charge or claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
A1 She made an accusation against her coworker for stealing her lunch.
A2 The accusation of cheating in the exam was proven to be false.
B1 The police arrested him based on the accusation of robbery.
B2 The accusation of embezzlement led to a lengthy investigation.
C1 The accusation of treason against the politician caused a public outcry.
C2 The accusation of corruption tarnished the reputation of the company.
adjective accusatory
A1 She made an accusation against her classmate for stealing her pencil.
A2 The accusation of cheating was proven false after further investigation.
B1 The accusation of fraud led to a lengthy legal battle.
B2 The accusation of embezzlement caused a scandal within the company.
C1 The accusation of corruption against the politician was widely publicized in the media.
C2 The accusation of espionage resulted in diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
formal The accusation of fraud led to a thorough investigation by the authorities.
informal She made a false accusation against her coworker, causing tension in the office.
slang I can't believe the accusation he made against me, it's totally bogus.
figurative The accusation hung over her like a dark cloud, affecting her reputation.
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