accuse
1 of 1verb/əˈkjuz/
Forms:accuses,accusing,accused,accused
1
to say that a person or group has done something wrong
B2transitive- He was falsely accused of cheating on the exam and faced serious consequences.
- The teacher warned the students not to accuse each other without solid proof.
- She accused her colleague of stealing her ideas during the meeting.
- The child accused the dog of eating his homework, much to his parents' amusement.
- The protesters accused the government of ignoring their demands.
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2
to formally say that someone has done something wrong or illegal, often involving making specific charges against them
transitive- The prosecutor will accuse the defendant of embezzlement during the trial.
- He chose to accuse his colleague of stealing office supplies, leading to an investigation.
- In a heated argument, one may accuse another of dishonesty without substantial evidence.
- It is essential to be cautious and gather evidence before accusing someone of a serious offense.
- In legal proceedings, the defense attorney may accuse the witness of providing false information.
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