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Accusation Definition & Meaning

accusation
noun
  1. a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
  2. an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence; "the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving"

"Accusation" in song lyrics

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  • "Rather than hearing everything as an accusation"
    The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy — Music and Politics
  • "'Khatron Ke Khiladi' contestant Rajniesh Duggal shocked by bid-to-murder accusation"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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Frequently asked questions

What does accusation mean?
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence; "the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving"
What part of speech is accusation?
Accusation is a noun.
How many definitions does accusation have?
Accusation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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