preaccuse

/ˈpriːəkjuːz/

Definitions

1. verb

to accuse beforehand or prematurely.

“The prosecution preaccused the defendant of the crime, which was later proven to be false.”

2. noun

an act of accusing beforehand or prematurely.

“The allegations were a serious preaccusation that damaged the company’s reputation.”

Synonyms

  • accuse
  • condemn

Antonyms

  • exonerate
  • vindicate