noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An accusation countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt wordnet

Synonyms

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accusationallegationarraignmentbill of particularsblamecharge

Antonyms

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defenseexonerationvindication

Etymology

From accuse + -al.