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Definition of accusation

accusation

/ˌæk.jəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
ac · cu · sa · tion
Adverb:accusatorily
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Plural:accusations
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Adjective:accusatory
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accusation Lexical Profile

accusation Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

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

Example

"The committee launched an official investigation to determine whether there was any truth to the accusation of fraud."

2

The act or process of charging someone with an offense or wrongdoing.

Example

"Mutual accusation between the two departments only delayed the project further."

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• Rhymes for accusation

• Nearby Words

accurateness
accursed
accusable
accusation
accusatory
accuse
accused

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English via Old French from the Latin 'accusatio', a noun of action from 'accusare' ('to call to account'), formed from 'ad-' ('to') and 'causa' ('a cause' or 'lawsuit').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accusation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accusation
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