accuse
word
/əkˈjuz/
uh-KYOOZ
/ɐkjˈuːz/
uh-KYOOZ
Definition
To say that someone did something wrong or illegal, often before it is proven true.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or neutral; often followed by 'of' plus a crime or action ('accuse someone of theft'). Implies blame but does not prove guilt. Not the same as 'blame' (general) or 'charge' (legal, formal step).
Spanish: acusarPortuguese (BR): acusarPortuguese (PT): acusarChinese (Simplified): 指控 - 指责Chinese (Traditional): 指控 - 指責Hindi: आरोप लगानाArabic: يتهمBengali: অভিযোগ করা - দোষারোপ করাRussian: обвинятьJapanese: 非難する - 告発するVietnamese: buộc tội - tố cáoKorean: 비난하다 - 고소하다Turkish: suçlamakUrdu: الزام لگانا - ملزم کرناIndonesian: menuduh
Example Sentences
They accuse him of lying.
basic
My boss accused me of being late, but I had proof I arrived on time.
natural
Did you accuse your friend of stealing your lunch?
basic
Please don't accuse anyone without proof.
basic
You can't just accuse everyone who disagrees with you.
natural
She felt hurt when her friend accused her of forgetting the meeting.
natural