accusation
Definition
- n. a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
- n. an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
Word forms
- Plural
- accusations
Example sentences
n.
The accusation against him was serious, and he needed a lawyer to defend himself.
n.
The prosecutor filed an accusation in court, claiming that the defendant had committed a crime.