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Accuse

verb

Accuse means say someone did something wrong.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Accuse mean?

Accuse means say someone did something wrong.

Dictionary definition

To say that someone did something wrong, usually without full proof yet.

Example sentences

Accuse in a sentence

easy

Do not accuse without checking facts first.

medium

She accused him of taking her notebook.

hard

Fair readers avoid accusing characters before seeing all evidence.

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Accuse

Voice settings
Sounds like

uh · kyooz · strongest beat: kyooz

Synonyms

Words like Accuse

blameUse when saying someone is at fault.
chargeUse for formally stating wrongdoing.
Antonyms

Opposite words

defendUse when supporting someone against accusation.
clearUse when showing someone is not at fault.
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Word family

Accuse word family

Base word

accuse

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