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accuse

verb

Bring an accusation against; level a charge against

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
CC
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈkjuːz

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Bring an accusation against; level a charge against

    “The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse”

verb

  1. Blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against

    “He charged the director with indifference”

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Example Sentences

The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse
He charged the director with indifference

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