accuse

[əˈkjuːz]

accuse Definition

  • 1to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal
  • 2to blame someone for something
  • 3to charge someone with a crime

Using accuse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accuse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was accused of stealing the money.

  • Example

    The company was accused of polluting the river.

  • Example

    She accused him of lying to her.

  • Example

    The police accused him of murder.

  • Example

    He was accused of cheating on the test.

accuse Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for accuse

Phrases with accuse

  • to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal

    Example

    She accused him of stealing her purse.

  • to make an untrue statement about someone, claiming that they have done something wrong or illegal

    Example

    He was falsely accused of stealing the money.

  • to be blamed or charged with doing something wrong or illegal

    Example

    He was accused of cheating on the test.

Origins of accuse

from Old French 'acusare', from Latin 'accusare', from 'ad-' (to) + 'causari' (give a reason, plead a cause)

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Summary: accuse in Brief

'Accuse' [əˈkjuːz] means to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal, to blame someone for something, or to charge someone with a crime. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The police accused him of murder.' Phrases like 'accuse someone of something' and 'falsely accuse someone' are common. 'Accuse' is a formal word, and synonyms include 'charge,' 'impeach,' 'incriminate,' and 'indict.'