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👉accuse

verb
/əˈkjuːz/
accusatory accused
accuse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning accuse synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison accuse collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

To say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

Example Sentences

They accused him of lying during the meeting.

She accused him of stealing her wallet.

Example Expressions

accuse someone falsely

Synonyms

blame, allege, charge, indict
Entry 1
blame, allege, charge, indict
Entry 2
charge, blame, indict, allege

Antonyms

defend, acquit, exonerate, absolve, clear
Entry 1
defend, acquit
Entry 2
defend, exonerate, absolve, clear

Collocations

accuse of crime, accuse falsely, accuse publicly, accuse someone, publicly accuse, accuse wrongly, accuse directly
Entry 1
accuse of crime, accuse falsely, accuse publicly
Entry 2
accuse falsely, accuse someone, publicly accuse, accuse wrongly, accuse directly

More Example Sentences

She accused him of lying.

He accused me of breaking the rules.

They accused him of spreading rumors.

I accused her of ignoring my messages.

I was accused of making a mistake on purpose.

She accused the staff of being rude to guests.

They accused the company of cheating customers.

He accused the media of exaggerating the story.

She accused her brother of stealing her charger.

The coach accused the players of not practicing enough.

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