Accusation and Scorn

Accusation

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

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

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

Scorn noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

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Accusation and scorn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Accusation" instead a noun "Scorn".

Nearby Words: scornful, scorned, scornfully, scorning

equal	equal accusation	equal scorn
particular	particular accusation	particular scorn
public	public accusation	public scorn
open	open accusation	open scorn
Other adjectives: serious, subtle, mere, outright.

False Rape Accusation: An 8th grade girl has sex with two boys in the school bathrooms, and when they shun and scorn her afterwards, they get accused of rape.

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