Definitions

1. verb

to state that someone has done something wrong, often in a formal way, or to criticize someone for doing something

“She accused him of stealing the money.”

2. verb

to describe someone or something as guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

“The police accused the suspect of murder.”

3. verb

to say that someone has done something, especially something that is considered to be wrong

“He accused her of lying.”

4. noun

an act of accusing someone of doing something wrong

“The accusation led to a public scandal.”