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accuse

Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːz/

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Definition of accuse

verb

[with object] (often accuse someone of)

charge (someone) with an offence or crime:he was accused of murdering his wife’s lover
claim that (someone) has done something wrong:he was accused of favouritism