Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » accusation

accusation

Listen See in Thesaurus See in a sentence

The definition of an accusation is a statement made against a person that they have done something wrong, or is the wrongdoing that a person is accused of having done.

(noun)

An example of an accusation is when a person files a complaint against another person for theft.
Robbery is an example of an accusation.

See accusation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an accusing or being accused
the crime or wrong of which a person is accused

See accusation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An act of accusing or the state of being accused.
A charge of wrongdoing that is made against a person or other party.

Learn more about accusation

accusation synonyms

accusation legal definition

accusation in a sentence

accusation quotes

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

» more results...