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Definitions of accusation

noun
an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

synonyms: incrimination
noun
an accusation of wrongdoing

synonyms: inculpation
noun
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

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auto-accusation
an admission that you have failed to do or be something you know you should do or be

plainte
(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)

inculpation
an accusation of wrongdoing

incrimination
an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

implication
an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection

allusion, insinuation, sous-entendu
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
noun
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense

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auto-accusation
an admission that you have failed to do or be something you know you should do or be

plainte
(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)

inculpation
an accusation of wrongdoing

incrimination
an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

implication
an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection

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plaidoyer
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

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