accuse

verb B2

Meaning

To accuse someone means to say that they have done something wrong or illegal, often in a formal context.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "accuse" with "blame"; "accuse" implies a formal allegation, while "blame" can be more informal.

Example Sentences

The lawyer decided to accuse the defendant of fraud .
Why do you always accuse me of things I didn ’ t do ?

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