CEFR B1

accuse

verb

Meaning

To claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Examples

He was accused of cheating on the exam.
The report accused the company of polluting the river.

Synonyms: blame, charge, implicate, censure

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accuse (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːz/

Definition

To claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Examples

He was accused of cheating on the exam.
The report accused the company of polluting the river.
She didn't accuse anyone directly, but her tone suggested guilt.

How to Use accuse

accuse someone of something (prepositional phrase): To state that someone is responsible for a wrongdoing. — "They accused the driver of speeding."

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