accuse (Meaning)
accuse (v)
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
accuse (n.)
Accusation.
accuse (v. t.)
To charge with, or declare to have committed, a crime or offense
to charge with an offense, judicially or by a public process; -- with of; as, to accuse one of a high crime or misdemeanor.
To charge with a fault; to blame; to censure.
To betray; to show. [L.]
Synonyms & Antonyms of accuse
accuse Sentence Examples
- The detective decided to accuse the prime suspect of the crime based on the available evidence.
- She chose to accuse her coworker of stealing her ideas during the team meeting.
- The prosecutor was prepared to accuse the defendant of embezzlement in the upcoming trial.
- The teacher did not want to falsely accuse any student without concrete proof of cheating.
- The witness was hesitant to accuse the defendant without being absolutely certain of their guilt.
- It is essential to have substantial evidence before deciding to accuse someone of a serious offense.
- The journalist was cautious not to accuse the public figure without verifying the information.
- The betrayed friend couldn't bring herself to accuse anyone until she had more information.
- The employee decided to accuse their supervisor of workplace harassment after enduring months of mistreatment.
- In the courtroom, the defense attorney argued that there was not enough evidence to accuse their client of the crime.
FAQs About the word accuse
bring an accusation against; level a charge against, blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior againstAccusation., To charge with, or declare to have
charge, blame,indict, prosecute, try,sue, call (on), condemn, denounce, defame
exculpate, advocate, absolve, defend, defend, justify, advocate, clear, exculpate, justify
The detective decided to accuse the prime suspect of the crime based on the available evidence.
She chose to accuse her coworker of stealing her ideas during the team meeting.
The prosecutor was prepared to accuse the defendant of embezzlement in the upcoming trial.
The teacher did not want to falsely accuse any student without concrete proof of cheating.
