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    Acusar (en. Accuse)

    /aˈkuθar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To attribute to someone the responsibility of a crime.
    The police decided to accuse the suspect of theft.
    La policía decidió acusar al sospechoso de robo.
    To express or declare that someone is blamed for something.
    She accused her friend of betrayal.
    Ella acusó a su amigo de traición.
    To reproach someone for a fault or mistake.
    The children accused their brother of breaking the toy.
    Los niños acusaron a su hermano de romper el juguete.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'accusare', which means 'to call someone before a court'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to acknowledge receipt
    To acknowledge that something has been received.
    acusar recibo
    to accuse someone of something
    To attribute blame or responsibility to someone.
    acusar a alguien de algo

    Related Words

    accusation
    Act of accusing someone of a crime or fault.
    acusación
    accuser
    A person who accuses another.
    acusador
    incrimination
    Action of incriminating someone.
    incriminación

    Slang Meanings

    To rat someone out
    Don't be a snitch, don't accuse your friends.
    No seas chivato, no acuses a tus amigos.
    To blame someone
    He always blames others and never accuses himself.
    Él siempre le echa la culpa a los demás y nunca se acusa.