What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
accuse
Example
She accused him of stealing her wallet. [accused: past tense]
Example
The police accused the suspect of murder. [accused: noun]
charge
Example
He was charged with assault and battery. [charged: past tense]
Example
The manager charged her with overseeing the project. [charged: verb]
Example
The store charged me $20 for the shirt. [charged: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Accuse and charge are both commonly used words, but charge is more commonly used in legal or official contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between accuse and charge?
Charge is more formal than accuse and is often used in legal or official contexts, while accuse is more casual and can be used in everyday language.
