COUNTERACCUSATION Synonyms: 17 Similar Words

counteraccusation

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Definition of counteraccusation

as in accusation

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Noun

Casa Bonita did not respond to CNN’s questions regarding the specific accusations being made by performers.

— Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Historians and political opponents say the timing carries powerful symbolism, an accusation the AfD rejects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of accusation

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Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Definition of allegation

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Federal judges hold lifetime appointments under Article III of the Constitution and can be removed only through impeachment by the House and conviction by the Senate.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026
In addition to being accused of adultery by his estranged wife, Paxton, a staunch MAGA ally, has faced felony securities fraud charges, an FBI investigation into corruption and state impeachment hearings that ended in an acquittal.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of impeachment

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Following an inspection in March, the city issued a formal notice of condemnation and order to vacate, as only about 17% of the rooms inspected passed.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
The admission drew immediate condemnation from Democratic lawmakers.

— Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of condemnation

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McAllister appeared in court for an arraignment on July 7, according to court records.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 July 2026
On Thursday, July 2, Zeff Nikollbibaj appeared by video from the Oakland County Jail for his arraignment in connection with the death of his grandmother, Ana Nikollbibaj, local outlets CBS Detroit and Click on Detroit reported.

— Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of arraignment

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While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.

— Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
But labor strife here is spilling off of the docks and into City Hall, with political implications for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, himself a former labor organizer who is expected to run for reelection in less than a year.

— Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of implication

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The bicentennial occurred during an election year, with all the partisan denunciations that entails (though when Jimmy Carter narrowly beat Ford, no one thought of contesting the results).

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Three words The lengthiest denunciation of Tyndale’s translation came from More, the English humanist who was King Henry VIII’s leading political official.

— Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

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