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Definition accusation in American English

accusation noun

[countable] noun
/ˌækjəˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong

Example

There have been further accusations of corruption.

Example

The police officer denied the accusation that she had lied.

Example

Several accusations were made against the government.

Example

Accusations of fraud have been leveled at the city council.

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Definition accusation in American English