Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make-an-accusation
Phrase
/meɪk æn ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
To claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Examples
- She decided to make an accusation against him after hearing the rumors.
- The lawyer warned his client not to make an accusation without evidence.
- In the meeting, he made an accusation that shocked everyone present.
Meaning
Making an accusation involves stating that someone is guilty of an offense or wrongdoing, often without solid proof.
Synonyms
- Allege
- Assert
- Charge
- Claim
- Denounce
