accusation
/ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: accusations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of accusing.
Noun
Examples
We come not by the way of accusation / To taint that honour every good tongue blesses.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A formal charge brought against a person in a court of law.
Noun
Examples
[They] set up over his head his accusation.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “accusation” mean?
The act of accusing.
Is “accusation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.