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accusation

noun

an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
A
Ends with
N
Contains
CC
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌæk.jʊ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence

    “the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving”

noun

  1. a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

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Example Sentences

the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving

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