Meaning of the word accuse in English

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accuse

US /əˈkjuːz/

UK /əˈkjuːz/

charge (someone) with an offense or crime

Example:

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He was accused of theft.

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She accused him of lying.

Synonym:

charge impeach indict arraign censure

blame someone for something wrong that has been done

Example:

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Don't accuse me of being lazy.

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He accused the government of corruption.

Synonym:

blame impute attribute ascribe lay at the door of

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accused accusation