English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition accusation in British English

accusation noun

[countable] noun
/ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong

Example

The Minister denied the accusation that she had lied.

Example

There have been further accusations of corruption.

Example

Several accusations were made against the government.

Example

Accusations of fraud have been levelled at the town council.

Synonyms and related words
Definition accusation in British English