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accuse

verb

/əˈkjuːz/

Meaning

to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

To say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

She accused him of stealing her wallet.

They accused him of lying during the meeting.

accuse someone falsely

charge, blame, indict, allege

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charge, blame, indict, allege

Entry 2

blame, allege, charge, indict

defend, exonerate, absolve, clear, acquit

Entry 1

defend, exonerate, absolve, clear

Entry 2

defend, acquit

accuse falsely, accuse someone, publicly accuse, accuse wrongly, accuse directly, accuse of crime, accuse publicly

Entry 1

accuse falsely, accuse someone, publicly accuse, accuse wrongly, accuse directly

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accuse of crime, accuse falsely, accuse publicly

to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully

To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

To seize something quickly and firmly.

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.

to give or supply something that is needed or wanted