About The Word Accusation
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Accusation
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What's The Definition Of Accusation?
[n] an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence; "the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving"
[n] a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt Synonyms | Synonyms for Accusation: accusal | charge Related Terms | Find terms related to Accusation: See Also | allegation | assertion | asseveration | averment | blame | complaint | implication | imprecation | imputation | incrimination | inculpation | indictment | information | preferment | recrimination | self-accusation | self-condemnation Accusation In Webster's Dictionary \Ac`cu*sa"tion\, n. [OF. acusation, F. accusation, L.
accusatio, fr. accusare. See {Accuse}.]
1. The act of accusing or charging with a crime or with a
lighter offense.
We come not by the way of accusation To taint that
honor every good tongue blesses. --Shak.
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. --Matt.
xxvii. 37.
Syn: Impeachment; crimination; censure; charge.
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