Accusal (Noun)

Meaning

A formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The judge carefully reviewed the accusal filed against the defendant to ensure it was legitimate.
• Her accusal of misconduct was later found to be baseless after an investigation.
• The lawyer prepared a detailed statement in response to the accusal of his client.
• A second accusal was filed against the company, alleging further instances of negligence.
• The testimony of key witnesses was crucial in substantiating the accusal of the suspect.

Synonyms

• Accusation

Hypernyms

• Charge

Hyponyms

• Implication
• Information
• Indictment
• Blame
• Preferment
• Self-accusation
• Blame Game
• Imputation
• Incrimination
• Allegation
• Imprecation
• Recrimination

Related Words

• Accuse (verb)