definition of the word accusation

Old French acusation (French accusation), Latin accusatio, from accusare. See accuse.

• IPA: /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃǝn/, SAMPA: /%{k.jU"zeI.S@n/
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  Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

accusation (plural accusations)

1. The act of accusing or charging with a crime or with a lighter offense.
   • , Shakespeare, Henry VIII, III-i:  

     We come not by the way of accusation / To taint that honor every good tongue blesses.

2. That of which one is accused; the charge of an offense or crime, or the declaration containing the charge.

   • [They] set up over his head his accusation - Matthew 27:37

3. A declaration of fault or blame against another.

• impeachment
• crimination
• censure
• charge

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