Antonyms for accusation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ak-yoo-zey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌæk yʊˈzeɪ ʃən


Definition of accusation

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French acusacion or directly from Latin accusationem (nominative accusatio), noun of action from past participle stem of accusare (see accuse).
  • noun charge of wrongdoing, fault
Example sentences :
  • This accusation, after soul-wearying delays, had culminated to-day in conviction.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • He was not prepared with any answer, though he hotly resented every word of her accusation.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • There was not the change of a feature in the face of the woman who listened to the accusation.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • But his gray eyes burned fiercely in accusation against her.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Her voice was level and vaguely dangerous as she answered his accusation.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • There was accusation, denunciation, abhorrence in the cashier's gaze.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • He could read in every line of the boy's face an accusation of himself.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • Not a hand was lifted up in accusation—not a voice was raised in rebuke or joy.
  • Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • As Good Indian said it, the sentence was merely a statement, rather than an accusation or a reproach.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • Her whole spirit would have revolted from that, as much as it did from the accusation.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Synonyms for accusation

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