accusation (akuzashon)

[ Wrote they unto him an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. Ezra iv. 6. The breath Of accusation kills an innocent name. Shelley, The Cenci, iv. 4. 2. That which is imputed as a crime or wrong; the specific guilt or error charged, as in a statement or indictment: as, what is the accusation against me? the accusation is murder. And set up over his head his accusation. Mat. xxvii. 37. 3. The act of accusing or charging; crimination. Milton, P. L., ix. 1187. Thus they in mutual accusation spent The fruitle hours. - Syn. Charge, impeachment, arraignment, indictment, crimination, imputation.