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accuse

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈkjuz/ · UK /əˈkjuːz/

Forms: accuses, accusing, accused

accuse means: To say that someone has done something wrong or bad.

verb

SAY SOMEONE DIDB1

To say that someone has done something wrong or bad.

  • Do not accuse me without proof.
  • She accused her brother of lying.
  • He was unfairly accused of stealing the money.

How to use it: accuse someone of something (She accused him of dishonesty.); accuse someone of doing something (They accused me of hiding the keys.)

Similar words: blame

Common phrases: accuse someone, falsely accuse someone, accuse someone of theft

ALLEGE A CRIMEB2

To formally say that someone has committed a crime or broken a rule.

  • The police accused him of theft.
  • She was accused of murder but later found innocent.
  • The prosecutor accused two officials of accepting illegal payments.

How to use it: accuse someone of a crime (The prosecutor accused him of fraud.)

Similar words: charge, indict

Common phrases: accuse someone of murder, accuse someone of fraud

Questions about accuse

What does accuse mean?

To say that someone has done something wrong or bad.

What is accuse in other languages?

Türkçe: suçlamak · Español: acusar · Français: accuser · Deutsch: beschuldigen · Italiano: accusare · 日本語: 非難する

How do you pronounce accuse?

In American English /əˈkjuz/; in British English /əˈkjuːz/.

How do you use accuse in a sentence?

Do not accuse me without proof. She accused her brother of lying.

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