accusation

//ˌækjuˈzeɪʃən//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Noun

accusationSingular
accusationsPlural
1

A claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or blameworthy.

She denied the accusation that she had stolen the money.

2

The act of accusing or the state of being accused.

The accusation of fraud led to a lengthy investigation.