ACCUSE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

accuse

verb

ə-ˈkyüz

Definition of accuse

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 Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are seeking the public’s help finding a woman accused of attacking a North Lauderdale store clerk with pepper spray earlier this month. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Opposition parties have accused his government of failing to keep order in the city. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 The Florida charges accuse the Castro regime of spying on Brothers to the Rescue as well as American government offices as part of the alleged conspiracy. — Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026 Mom accused of slaughtering husband, toddler at Great Wolf Lodge could face death penalty. — FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accuse

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Arthur lost custody of her children after their stepfather was indicted for raping Acton.

— Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Eight Pittsburgh-area residents were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating drug laws, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced on Wednesday.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of indict

Verb

Analysts blame the brand’s reliance on Chuck Taylors and question whether Nike might sell it, though Nike says Converse remains an important part of its portfolio.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Macron acknowledged legitimate concerns of the protesters, while blaming the far left for the violence.

— Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of blame

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The Justice Department has charged about 90 people for various types of election misconduct so far this year, including 50 who are reported to have voted as noncitizens.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
He was cleared of that, but then fell out with a friend who had helped concoct his alibi in the libel case, and was charged with perjury.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of charge

Verb

When asked about his threat to prosecute her over his demand for two-party consent — a Maryland statute under which all parties must consent to be recorded in private settings — Harris defended his words.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026
Human rights groups and critics say the government is complicit in the attacks and that Netanyahu's condemnation appears to be posturing since the Israeli military often intervenes on the settlers' side and the perpetrators are rarely prosecuted.

— Dov Lieber, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of prosecute

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