Synonyms of accusing

accusing

verb

present participle of accuse

as in indicting

to make a claim of wrongdoing against

she was accused of lying on the employment application

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicting
• blaming
• charging
• prosecuting
• suing
• criticizing
• defaming
• impeaching
• incriminating
• denouncing
• trying
• censuring
• condemning
• appealing
• criminating
• impugning
• chiding
• castigating
• citing
• faulting
• summoning
• calling (on)
• reproaching
• rebuking
• implicating
• taxing
• damning
• naming
• reproving
• reporting
• retaliating
• arraigning
• reprobating
• informing (against)
• booking
• inculpating
• framing
• recriminating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defending
• exonerating
• absolving
• vindicating
• clearing
• advocating
• acquitting
• exculpating
• championing
• justifying
• excusing
• forgiving
• remitting
• pardoning
• shriving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accusing

Kelli stays strong as Shamea’s last standing soldier, accusing the other women of trusting a known liar. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026

In Kenya, the names and addresses of staff at reproductive rights organizations have been published online, accusing them of murder. — Monika Pronczuk, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

John Healey quit his former post last month after accusing then-premier Keir Starmer of endangering Britain by not committing to spending 3% of GDP on defense by 2030. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 July 2026

Some Israel critics who have spread conspiracy theories about Jews and the Jewish state are now accusing Rubio of working toward Israeli interests above American interests, and say Israel is pushing his candidacy. — Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

The warring powers have intensified their attacks in the region, stoking fears of a return to full war, with Washington and Tehran accusing each other of violating a memorandum of understanding reached in June. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Trump responded by accusing the lawmakers of sedition and threatening to seek their execution. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Angel Reese spent all weekend accusing some liberal Australian coach of being racist, while NASCAR was running the FaithFest Jesus is Lord 250. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Then last week, a day before Apple filed its case, The New York Times‘ ramped up its copyright case against OpenAI, accusing the AI company of withholding evidence. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 July 2026