Accusation and Guilt

Accusation

Accusation noun - An assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence.

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Guilt and accusation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Guilt" instead a noun "Accusation".

Nearby Words: accuse, accused, accusing, accuser, accusatory

Guilt noun - Responsibility for wrongdoing or failure.

Usage example: the chief financial officer was saddled with the guilt for the company's failure

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Accusation and guilt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Accusation" instead a noun "Guilt".

initial	initial accusation	initial guilt
massive	massive accusation	massive guilt
serious	serious accusation	serious guilt
horrible	horrible accusation	horrible guilt
Other adjectives: general, possible.

Kralik (as he originally suspected); his attempt is, arguably, out of guilt of false accusation and firing of his best employee more than the infidelity itself.

Source: Film / The Shop Around the Corner
In this case, the accusation typically leads to guilt on both sides, and usually a last-minute apology and reconciliation...unless it turns out to be the last time they ever speak.

Source: You're Not My Father aka: You Are Not My Father
False Rape Accusation: When everything is falling apart, Lochan instructs Maya to say that he raped her—absolving her of any guilt, and thus protecting her.

Source: Literature / Forbidden

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