accusation accusation /ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən/

noun

1. () A formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt  ( accusal , accusation )
   a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
   
2. An assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence  ( accusation , charge )
   an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
    The newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving
   the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving