a charge of wrongdoing; imputation of guilt or blame.

the specific offense charged

The accusation is murder.

the act of accusing or state of being accused.

noun

exculpation , praise

noun

allegation , arraignment , attribution , beef * , blast * , bum rap * , censure , citation , complaint , denunciation , dido , expos , gripe , impeachment , imputation , incrimination , indictment , insinuation , recrimination , roar * , rumble * , slur , squawk * , stink * , charge , denouncement