B2nounformallawcrime
US/ˌæk.jəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌæk.juˈzeɪ.ʃən/
a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal
In context
He denied the accusation and said he was nowhere near the shop.
Several serious accusations were made against the mayor.
She was hurt by his unfair accusation of lying.
Words that go with accusation
verb + noun
- make an accusationIt is a serious thing to make an accusation without proof.
- deny an accusationThe company denied the accusation of cheating.
- face an accusationThe doctor faces an accusation of negligence.
adjective + noun
- false accusationA false accusation can ruin a person's life.
- serious accusationThis is a very serious accusation.
noun + preposition
- accusation ofThere was an accusation of fraud.
- accusation againstThe accusation against him was dropped.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
accusation about stealingCorrect: accusation of stealing