Accuse - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈkjuːz|  American pronunciation of the word accuse
Brit.  |əˈkjuːz|  British pronunciation of the word accuse

verb

- bring an accusation against; level a charge against (syn: criminate, impeach, incriminate)
The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse
- blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against (syn: charge)

Extra examples

...she was accused of lying on the employment application...

He was accused of murder.

Her assistant was accused of theft and fraud by the police.

Smith accused her of lying.

The professor stands accused of (=has been accused of) stealing his student's ideas and publishing them.

The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse

They accuse him of mistreating his wife.

I reckon that no one could accuse me of idle talking.

The using of racks and thumbscrews for the purpose of forcing prisoners to accuse themselves.

It was unjust of him to accuse you without proof.

How dare you accuse me of lying!

It would be premature to accuse anyone until the investigation is complete.

If I don't go tonight, everyone will accuse me of being antisocial.

Republicans accuse Democrats of using delaying tactics (=something you do in order to give yourself more time) to prevent a final vote on the bill.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: accuse
he/she/it: accuses
present participle: accusing
past tense: accused
past participle: accused
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