Synonyms of accusing

accusing

verb

present participle of accuse

as in indicting

to make a claim of wrongdoing against

she was accused of lying on the employment application

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicting
• blaming
• charging
• prosecuting
• suing
• criticizing
• defaming
• impeaching
• incriminating
• denouncing
• trying
• censuring
• condemning
• appealing
• criminating
• impugning
• chiding
• castigating
• citing
• faulting
• summoning
• calling (on)
• reproaching
• rebuking
• implicating
• taxing
• damning
• naming
• reproving
• reporting
• retaliating
• arraigning
• reprobating
• informing (against)
• booking
• inculpating
• framing
• recriminating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defending
• exonerating
• absolving
• vindicating
• clearing
• advocating
• acquitting
• exculpating
• championing
• justifying
• excusing
• forgiving
• remitting
• pardoning
• shriving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accusing

Don't be shocked if the liberals start accusing NBA legend Charles Barkley of being MAGA. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Decades later, in her 2026 memoir, Rinna opened up about her relationship with Kelker-Kelly, accusing him of being verbally abusive and manipulative toward her during their time working together, People reported. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 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

Anderson and Lago chastised Castro, accusing her of using city funds to help cover personal expenses to attend her ethics hearing. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

The Justice Department joined the UCLA medical school suit in January and issued a finding in May accusing the school of intentionally considering race in selecting students. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

What readers are saying The comments reflect a strong criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with many accusing him of being responsible for security failures and likening him to a war criminal. — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

The company is now accusing Gupta of withholding proceeds, providing misleading accounts of the whereabouts of works in the collection, and attempting to substitute less valuable artworks for pieces owned by Longcraft, among other allegations. — News Desk, Artforum, 2 Oct. 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu correctly states that accusing Israel of genocide is the greatest lie of this century. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026