ACCUSE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

accuse

verb

ə-ˈkyüz

Definition of accuse

as in to indict

to make a claim of wrongdoing against she was accused of lying on the employment application

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Recent Examples of accuse Jarquín was arrested in Miami in February after being accused of assault. — Ismael López, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Martinez’s case has been one of the highest-profile examples of federal authorities accusing civilians of ramming into vehicles driven by immigration agents. — Daniella Silva, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026 At the time, Hegseth had been accused of heavy drinking and domestic abuse, and Tillis was trying to corroborate those allegations. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026 Eritrea, in turn, has accused Ethiopia of seeking access to the sea through its territory. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accuse

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Bakker was indicted in 1988 for mail fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy after an investigation of PTL's finances.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
In 1988, Bakker was indicted for mail fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy after an investigation of PTL’s finances.

— Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of indict

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Mac Haddow of the American Kratom Association has applauded the DEA’s 7-OH ban but has also blamed irresponsible consumers for any deaths caused by natural kratom use.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
Deadly boating tragedies are common in the central African country, where late-night travel and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of blame

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King County prosecutors charged 33 people with crimes for the May 2025 riot at UW.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged with preparation of acts of terrorism between May 2024 and July 2026, including against Nigel Farage, the leader of the populist Reform UK party, according to British police and prosecutors.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of charge

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Dozens of similar lawsuits have been filed on whether cities can sue oil and gas companies over damage linked to global warming.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Supreme Court justices will hear arguments next week in a landmark case that could determine whether states can sue oil and gas companies for climate change.

— Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of sue

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All of them have denied any wrongdoing, and the Tompkins County district attorney declined to prosecute in 2024.

— Sharon Otterman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
The show worked with local police, but many of the criminal cases later ended up being thrown out due to issues of entrapment or jurisdiction, per Fischel; none of the other men arrested in the sting that included Conradt’s suicide were prosecuted.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of prosecute

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