countercharge
nounAn accusation made in response to another accusation.
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verbTo formally find someone not guilty of a charge; more generally, to clear someone of blame.
allege
verbTo assert that something happened or is true before it has been proved.
An accusation made in response to another accusation.
eject
verbTo force someone or something out of a place.
exaction
nounA payment or demand imposed with severity or unfairness.
gratuitous
adjectiveUncalled for or without adequate reason; also given without charge.
Uncalled for
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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.
impute
verbTo attribute a quality, action, or fault to someone.
indict
verbTo formally accuse of a crime; more generally, to accuse strongly.
recrimination
nounAn accusation made in response to another accusation.
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