accusation

US /ˌækjuˈzeʃən/

UK /ˌækjuˈzeɪʃn/

A2

noun

  • When you claim that someone has committed a crime
  • A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
  • A formal charge brought against someone.
  • An unsubstantiated or false charge.
  • A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
  • A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
  • An assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
  • A statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal; the act of accusing someone.

other

  • The act of accusing someone or the state of being accused.
  • The act of accusing someone.