Meaning & Definition of word "Accuse"
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Accuse
/əˈkyūz/
verb:
- 1. to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
- Example: The prosecutor decided to accuse the defendant of theft.
- 2. to charge someone with a fault or offense.
- Example: She did not want to accuse him without any evidence.
- 3. to blame someone for a wrongdoing or mistake.
- Example: They accused her of not following the rules.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin 'accusare', meaning 'to call to account'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
accuse someone of something:
to state that someone is guilty of a specific offense.
falsely accuse:
to wrongfully blame someone.
accuse and defend:
to make an accusation while also responding to it.
Related Words
accusation:
a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
accuser:
a person who accuses another.
exonerate:
to clear from accusation or blame.
Slang Meanings of accuse
Meaning: to call out or snitch on someone informally.
Example Sentence: He accused his friend of cheating on the test to get a better grade.
Meaning: To throw shade at someone.
Example Sentence: She accused him of being lazy after seeing his messy room.