An accusation is an expression of BLAME or CRITICISM, and can take many forms. An ALLEGATION is a formal accusation, usually made in a legal context. An ARRAIGNMENT is a court hearing in which a person accused of a crime is formally charged. A COMPLAINT is a formal accusation made to a court or other authority. An IMPUTATION is an accusation or suggestion that someone has done something wrong. An INDICTMENT is a formal accusation made by a grand jury. A LAWSUIT is a civil action brought before a court of law. RECRIMINATION is an accusation made in response to another accusation. A CITATION is an official summons or order to appear in court. A SLUR is an insulting remark. REPROACH is an expression of disapproval or disappointment. BLAME is the act of holding someone responsible for a fault or wrong. CENSURE is an expression of strong disapproval or CRITICISM. CONDEMNATION is a strong expression of disapproval or CRITICISM. CRITICISM is the act of expressing disapproval or disappointment. DENUNCIATION is a public CONDEMNATION or accusation. INVECTIVE is abusive language used to express BLAME or CRITICISM. A CHARGE is an accusation of wrongdoing.