accuse

/ˈækjuz, ˈækyuz/

Definitions

1. verb

to state that someone has done something wrong or illegal, especially in a formal way

“The police accused the suspect of theft.”

2. verb

to blame someone for something

“She accused him of being late.”

3. noun

an act of accusing someone

“The accusation was made in a public statement.”

Synonyms

  • blame
  • charge
  • implicate

Antonyms

  • clear
  • exonerate