accuse

verb

ə-ˈkyüz How to pronounce accuse (audio)
Definition of accusenext
as in to indict
to make a claim of wrongdoing against she was accused of lying on the employment application

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Recent Examples of accuse Raman accused Bass of twisting her words, but later apologized for invoking Gates’ name. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 Republican groups have also accused el Sayed of disrespecting black voters. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026 O'Connor said the only one who accused the juror of misconduct before the mistrial was the defense. — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Continue reading … SENATE SHOWDOWN — Susan Collins accuses Schumer of pushing ‘false’ attack ads in Maine race. — FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuse
  1. indict
  2. blame
  3. charge
  4. sue
  5. prosecute
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  • In 2022, a Texas grand jury indicted Soto for securities fraud.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The public school teacher’s aide and former NYPD cop accused of killing Brooklyn jogger Katie Suarez was indicted by a grand jury on murder charges Tuesday as the city’s Department of Education terminated his employment, officials said.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of indict
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  • Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • And party insiders blame Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran for creating a volatile Senate map that has left seats in red states like Nebraska and Kansas vulnerable.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of blame
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  • The controversy highlights a growing concern in academia about whether some researchers could rely too heavily on AI to churn out a wave of papers that overwhelms journals charged with vetting the work.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Chrinos was charged with carrying a rifle outside a home or business, three counts of unlawful transportation of a firearm, three counts of unregistered firearms and three counts of unregistered ammunition, DHS said.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of charge
Verb
  • The parties have agreed to dismiss the Miami-Dade lawsuits and have promised to not sue each other in the future for the same claims.
    — Michelle Marchante, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • After that, a losing candidate would have to sue to seek a recount, which most analysts believe would be highly unlikely to change the result.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of sue
Verb
  • In recent weeks, the Department of Justice has sent subpoenas to election officials in California, and reminded officials that they could be criminally prosecuted for allowing ineligible voters to cast ballots.
    — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Department of Homeland Security has used its resources to identify and prosecute noncitizen voters, an effort that has unfolded alongside the agency’s massive crackdown on immigrants.
    — Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of prosecute

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“Accuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuse. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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