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 An Alabama woman accused of causing a deadly crash while driving a school bus experienced a medical crisis during the accident, her supporters reportedly said. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 In recent years, however, Sachs has faced criticism that his studio was not so fun; in 2023, several former staffers accused him of fomenting a toxic and cultlike workplace. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 The suit, filed in Jackson County Circuit Court, accuses the trainer of abusing the teen — referred to in records as Jane Doe — during the time period of January 2021 and March 2021. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026 Plenkovic has accused his political opponents of fueling panic for political gain. — Darko Bandic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 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 1998, he was indicted on racketeering charges and pleaded guilty to four acts of racketeering, including bribery and extortion in April 1999.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The decision came on the heels of a Haitian investigation indicting Sanon and 50 others in connection with the July 7, 2021, assassination.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of indict
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  • However, everyone knows that if this season fails, nobody will blame Burrow.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The explosion was ultimately blamed on an O-ring that failed in one the shuttle’s solid rocket boosters, allowing a flame to pierce the external fuel tank.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of blame
Verb
  • Walsh, 40, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder on Friday, police announced.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Bossell is charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, third-degree assault of a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and tampering with a motor vehicle in connection with the death of 29-year-old Graham Hoffman.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of charge
Verb
  • As Sportico detailed, the Clippers could sue the NBA but would face an uphill fight, given that teams contractually accept the NBA and commissioner Adam Silver’s final, unreviewable discretion on disciplinary matters.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • And the Florida Legislature passed a 2018 law that required the county to sue landowners to prove customary use.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sue
Verb
  • Collin County’s district attorney subsequently declined to prosecute any of the 23 other men arrested in the Murphy sting.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
  • On May 22, the State Attorney's Office formally declined to prosecute Lindsey on all eight charges.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of prosecute

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

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