The mere accusation was enough to get it working, even against itself.

To allow it to be used is to allow a mere accusation to be used as evidence.

In his essay, he warned that a mere accusation can cause lasting damage to a priest.

Like paedophilia, the mere accusation of it, even if it is unfounded, places the accused beyond the pale.

Phaedre might have been believed, or not; the mere accusation would have destroyed him.

The victim of the allegation runs the risk of being perceived to be guilty by mere accusation.

The mere accusation of communism was often sufficient grounds to act against individuals or organizations.

Did you really think that I would kill you over mere accusations?

"An arrest or a police affidavit testifying to wrongdoing is a mere accusation," he said.

They say ethics charges need to be difficult to bring, since a mere accusation can ruin a political career.