countercharge
nounAn accusation made in response to another accusation.
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acquit
verbTo formally find someone not guilty of a charge; more generally, to clear someone of blame.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsAn accusation made in response to another accusation.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsgratuitous
adjectiveUncalled for or without adequate reason; also given without charge.
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verbTo formally accuse of a crime; more generally, to accuse strongly.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsrecrimination
nounAn accusation made in response to another accusation.
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