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accusal vs complaint

complaint vs accusal

accusal and complaint both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
accusal Yes No No No
complaint Yes No No No
As nouns, complaint is a hypernym of accusal; that is, complaint is a word with a broader meaning than accusal:
  • accusal: a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
  • complaint: (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
Other hypernyms of accusal include charge.
accusal (noun) complaint (noun)
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt an expression of grievance or resentment
(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
Difference between accusal and complaint

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