accuse
/əˈkjuːz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: accuses
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To find fault with, blame, censure.
Verb
Examples
[…] and their thoughts the meanwhile accusing or else excusing one another.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To charge with having committed a crime or offence.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
bắt một người phải chịu trách nhiệm về tội ác hoặc vi phạm
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Verb
Examples
For the U.S. President to be impeached, he must be accused of a high crime or misdemeanor.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “accuse” mean?
To find fault with, blame, censure.
Is “accuse” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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