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

  • (..) They believe that they should be the governing faction, not us. So you have to be careful right now, okay? Even Marcus is under attack. For what? It's an old accusation. That he mistreated his son and that's why the boy defected. - Is that true? - No. 'Course not. (..)
    2014 Divergent