accusation synonyms

accusation

n.

  1. The act of accusing

    arraignment, indictment, prosecution, accusal, impeachment, denunciation, incrimination, bringing of charges, finger-pointing*; see also blame 1.

  2. A charge

    charge, indictment, allegation, imputation, denunciation, slur, exposé, complaint, citation, censure, insinuation, count, rap*, beef*, smear*, frame-up*.

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