accusation
Origin of accusation
1Other words from accusation
- coun·ter·ac·cu·sa·tion, noun
- pre·ac·cu·sa·tion, noun
- re·ac·cu·sa·tion, noun
- self-ac·cu·sa·tion, noun
Words Nearby accusation
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How to use accusation in a sentence
The concern is that a public accusation would result in an escalation.
U.S. Should Make North Korea Pay for Sony Hack | Gordon G. Chang | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Copperheads, a group of Midwestern Democrats, made the accusation—and far worse—against President Lincoln during Emancipation.
Barack Obama, made the accusation against President Bush during the Iraq War.
Constand claimed that the accusation was patently false, and demanded $150,000 in damages from the tabloid and attorney.
How Bill Cosby Allegedly Silenced His Accusers Through A Tabloid Smear Campaign | Marlow Stern | November 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was accused of “formalism,” a catch-all accusation that, like “Trotskyite,” had the ring of execution about it.
In cases in which no attempt is made to ignore the accusation, the small wits are wont to be busy discovering exculpations.
Children's Ways | James SullyHow would the involuntary accusation have been embittered, had he known that the Empress drew the same conclusion!
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterAnd when Lessard flung out that last unthinkable accusation, the explosion came.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairThe one thing that loomed big in my mind's eye was the monstrous injustice of the accusation.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairWhether he had shot a man, or robbed a bank, or fired a church, the incipient accusation died away.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
British Dictionary definitions for accusation
/ (ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən) /
an allegation that a person is guilty of some fault, offence, or crime; imputation
a formal charge brought against a person stating the crime that he is alleged to have committed
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