Need another word that means the same as “accusation”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “accusation” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Accusation” are: accusal, charge, allegation, claim, assertion, asseveration, attribution, incrimination, imputation, denouncement, indictment, arraignment, citation, inculpation, blame, condemnation, criticism, complaint
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “accusation” as a noun can have the following definitions:
| accusal | A formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt. |
| allegation | A formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law. He made allegations of corruption against the administration. |
| arraignment | The action of arraigning someone in court. She pleaded not guilty at her arraignment. |
| assertion | A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. The assertion of his legal rights. |
| asseveration | The solemn or emphatic declaration or statement of something. I fear that you offer only unsupported asseveration. |
| attribution | An abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity. Attributions of false motives especially of greed are commonplace. |
| blame | A reproach for some lapse or misdeed. He took the blame for it. |
| charge | The price charged for some article or service. This cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains. |
| citation | A reference to a previous case, used as guidance in the trying of comparable cases or in support of an argument. This journal contains citations from all jurisdictions. |
| claim | An assertion that something is true. His claim on her attentions. |
| complaint | (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense. There were complaints that the building was an eyesore. |
| condemnation | The action of condemning someone to a punishment; sentencing. There was strong international condemnation of the attack. |
| criticism | A written evaluation of a work of literature. The senator received severe criticism from his opponent. |
| denouncement | A public act of denouncing. |
| imputation | A charge or claim that someone has done something undesirable; an accusation. The writings of the apostles tell us that imputation of the righteousness of Christ is given to us if we receive Christ. |
| incrimination | An accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed. His incrimination was based on my testimony. |
| inculpation | An accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed. |
| indictment | A thing that serves to illustrate that a system or situation is bad and deserves to be condemned. An indictment for conspiracy. |
| admonish | Admonish or counsel in terms of someone s behavior. He admonished the people against the evil of such practices. |
| allegation | A formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law. An allegation of malpractice. |
| anger | Fill someone with anger provoke anger in. I was seething with anger and frustration. |
| angrily | With anger. Workers reacted angrily to the announcement. |
| berate | Censure severely or angrily. She berated herself for being fickle. |
| blame | Put or pin the blame on. They are trying to put the blame on us. |
| castigate | Censure severely. He was castigated for not setting a good example. |
| castigation | A severe scolding. |
| censure | Rebuke formally. The company was heavily censured by inspectors from the Department of Trade. |
| condemning | Containing or imposing condemnation or censure. |
| criticism | A written evaluation of a work of literature. He ignored the criticisms of his friends. |
| disbelief | Lack of faith. Laura shook her head in disbelief. |
| distrust | Doubt the honesty or reliability of; regard with suspicion. Speculation remained that the Army distrusted the peace process. |
| impeach | Charge (someone) with treason or another crime against the state. The governor served only one year before being impeached and convicted for fiscal fraud. |
| impeachment | (especially in the US) a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office. The king cynically abandoned him encouraging his impeachment. |
| incrimination | An accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed. His incrimination was based on my testimony. |
| indict | Formally accuse of or charge with a crime. His former manager was indicted for fraud. |
| misconduct | Manage badly or incompetently. She was found guilty of professional misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal and dismissed. |
| misdeed | Improper or wicked or immoral behavior. His past misdeeds were forgiven. |
| opprobrium | A state of extreme dishonor- F.D.Roosevelt. The critical opprobrium generated by his films. |
| punish | Impose a penalty on inflict punishment on. I have done wrong and I m being punished for it. |
| rebuke | An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism. The judge publicly rebuked the jury. |
| recrimination | Mutual accusations. There are no tears no recriminations. |
| reprimand | Address a reprimand to. The golfer received a reprimand for a breach of rules. |
| reproach | In the Roman Catholic Church a set of antiphons and responses for Good Friday representing the reproaches of Christ to his people. The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior. |
| reproof | Censure severely or angrily. A look of reproof. |
| reprove | Take to task. He was reproved for obscenity. |
| retort | Turn (an insult or accusation) back on the person who has issued it. No need to be rude retorted Isabel. |
| scold | Show one’s unhappiness or critical attitude. The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger s car. |
| upbraid | Express criticism towards. He was upbraided for his slovenly appearance. |
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