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    Accusation

    /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
    The accusation of fraud led to a thorough investigation by the authorities.
    The act of accusing someone.
    Her accusation was made without sufficient evidence.
    A statement in which someone is accused of wrongdoing.
    He faced serious accusations from his former colleagues.

    Etymology

    Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin accusatio(n-), from accusare 'to accuse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    false accusation
    A claim that is untrue and damaging against someone.
    wild accusation
    A baseless and extreme claim against someone.
    make an accusation
    To formally state that someone has done something wrong.

    Related Words

    accuse
    To charge someone with a fault or offense.
    accuser
    A person who accuses someone of a wrongdoing.
    accused
    A person who is charged with a crime.

    Slang Meanings

    Throwing shade
    Her comment was just throwing shade at his character.
    Biting back
    He was just biting back with an accusation to defend himself.