accuse

Definition for accuse

verb as in place blame for wrongdoing, fault

Strongest matches

allege, arraign, arrest, attack, blame, brand, charge, cite, complain, denounce, implicate, indict, name, prosecute, sue, summon

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apprehend, attribute, betray, censure, criminate, finger, frame, impeach, impute, incriminate, inculpate, libel, litigate, recriminate, slander, slur, tax

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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

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The case first came to light two months ago, when federal authorities arrested Iza, 24, calling him “the godfather” and accusing him of financial crimes and extortion.

From Los Angeles Times

But far from “calling for the genocide of the Jews,” as Stefanik has insisted, they are condemning genocide and accusing Israeli Jews of committing it.

From Salon

His Democratic opponents have accused him of cosying up to Russian President Vladimir Putin and say his approach to the war amounts to surrender for Ukraine that will endanger all of Europe.

From BBC

He accused the Associated Press, which first reported the story on the tattoo, of "disgusting anti-Christian bigotry".

From BBC

The family is just one of many who have found themselves at the mercy of so-called "bulldozer justice" - when authorities swiftly demolish the homes of those accused of crimes - but hopefully among the last.

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