Accuse of Meaning in English
expression
əkˈjuz/ /ˈəv
uh-KYOOZ uhv
ɐkjˈuːz/ /ˈɒv
uh-KYOOZ ov
Definition
To say that someone has done something wrong or illegal, often before it is proven.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in legal or formal contexts. Usually followed by a noun or gerund ("accuse someone of theft", "accuse her of lying"). Don't confuse with "blame for" (more general).
Spanish: acusar dePortuguese (BR): acusar dePortuguese (PT): acusar deChinese (Simplified): 指控...（某事）Chinese (Traditional): 指控...（某事）Hindi: के लिए आरोप लगानाArabic: يتهم بـBengali: অভিযোগ করা - দোষারোপ করাRussian: обвинять вJapanese: 〜の罪で責める - 〜を非難するVietnamese: buộc tội - cáo buộcKorean: ~로 비난하다 - ~로 고소하다Turkish: suçlamakUrdu: الزام لگاناIndonesian: menuduh - menuduh atas
Example Sentences
They accuse him of stealing the money.
basic
The teacher accused her of cheating on the test.
basic
He was accused of breaking the law.
basic
Don't accuse me of something I didn't do.
natural
She felt hurt when they accused her of lying.
natural
People are quick to accuse others of mistakes, but slow to admit their own.
natural