An accusation made in response to another accusation.
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nounAn accusation made in response to another accusation.
exonerate
verbTo clear someone of blame or responsibility.
impeach
verbTo question credibility or, in government, formally accuse an official of misconduct.
Challenge credibility
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imputation
nounAn attribution, especially an allegation of fault or wrongdoing.
innuendo
nounAn indirect suggestion, usually unfavorable or insulting.
Unfavorable indirect suggestion
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insinuation
nounAn indirect suggestion, often one that is insulting or unfavorable.
libel
nounA published false statement that harms a person's reputation, especially in writing.
recrimination
nounAn accusation made in response to another accusation.
scurrilous
adjectiveCoarsely abusive or damaging, often through false accusations.
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