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Definitions

accuse

[uh-kyooz] / əˈkyuz /
VERB
place blame for wrongdoing, fault
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allege arraign arrest attack blame brand charge cite complain denounce implicate indict name prosecute sue summon
STRONG
apprehend attribute betray censure criminate finger frame impeach impute incriminate inculpate libel litigate recriminate slander slur tax
WEAK
blow the whistle bring charges file claim hang something on hold accountable lay at door let have it lodge complaint pin on point finger at serve summons
Antonyms
STRONGEST
applaud approve commend defend exculpate exonerate free let go pardon praise retreat support
STRONG
compliment flatter protect
WEAK
absolve vindicate

Example Sentences

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Now, she is suing the city of Sacramento alleging “a deliberate and unlawful campaign to falsely accuse, arrest, and discredit her.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

However, the “Hannah Montana” star did not end her mockery there—going on to accuse Cooper of feigning innocence about the proximity of their properties.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

No one would accuse them of being radicals.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

“And while no one could accuse me of being a fan, he didn’t have to reach out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Would they figure out what was going on and accuse him of the crime?

From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon