accusation

Definition

  • noun: a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
  • noun: the act of 'accusing'
  • synonyms: crimination, charge, impeachment

Examples

  • Investigators have made/brought/leveled 'accusations' of corruption against a group of former officials.

  • There was a hint/tone of 'accusation' in his voice when he asked her where she had been.

  • He denied/rejected the 'accusation' that he had lied to the police.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) JEAN: Maurice... do you have any proof of what you're saying? Ask Agathe. She rescued me. GASTON: (LAUGHING) Agathe! You'd hang your accusations on the testimony... of a filthy hag? No offense, Agathe. Monsieur LeFou. He was there. He saw it all. (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast