accusation

Definitions

A formal charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

The act of blaming or censuring someone for a perceived fault or offense.

Examples

She denied the accusation that she had stolen the documents.

The politician faced a serious accusation of corruption during the campaign.

He felt hurt by the false accusation leveled against him by his colleague.

Synonyms

allegation charge indictment impeachment censure denunciation blame

Antonyms

absolution exoneration vindication acquittal praise commendation defense