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

There follows a leafletting campaign, accusing him of being a pervert and a danger to children. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Carroll sued Trump shortly thereafter, accusing him of defamation. — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

In the Siberian city of Irkutsk, police fined four people on Monday, accusing them of reselling gas on the black market at inflated prices, according to the region’s Interior Ministry. — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Kidan filed a restraining order against Boulis in December 2000, accusing the Miami Subs founder of stabbing him with a pencil and threatening to kill him during a business meeting. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Defense attorneys repeatedly disputed prosecutor’s claims of a gang battle, instead accusing Harris of firing the first shot that killed Payton’s friend, Davanta Turner, and ignited the firefight. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee released a report this week criticizing the president and Freedom 250, accusing it of diverting funds and misleading sponsors. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026

The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster in September 2025, accusing the companies of enabling scalpers in the resale market. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

Mayor Dean Trantalis, Commissioner Steven Glassman and Commissioner John Herbst took issue with her leadership, accusing her of being dismissive to subordinates and ruffling too many feathers. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026