accuse
/əˈkjuːz/ · a·c·cuse
noun
- An accusation. The accusation was made public, and the accused was given a chance to defend themselves.
verb
- To find fault with or blame someone. The teacher accused the student of cheating on the exam.
- To charge someone with having committed a crime or offense. For the U.S. President to be impeached, he must be accused of a high crime or misdemeanor.
- To make an accusation against someone. The whistleblower accused the company of environmental negligence.
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Did you know? The word 'accuse' has been used in various forms throughout history, including in the famous phrase 'innocent until proven guilty', which emphasizes the importance of due process in the accusatory process.