Synonyms for

Accuses

Verb / ʌˈkju:zɪz / Another word for accuses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Synonyms & similar words

charge accuse criminate impeach incriminate blames charges alleges incriminates indicts imputes fingerpoints slanders defames denounces implicates arraigns censures reproaches criticizes condemns rebukes accosts challenges cross-examines

Synonyms by register

Formal

alleges charges implicates denounces

Informal

blames points the finger at nails fingers

Literary

arraigns ciphers

Antonyms

defends justifies exonerates absolves acquits clears vindicates

Common collocations

  • accuses someone of
  • accuses the government
  • accuses falsely
  • accuses directly
  • accuses unfairly
  • accuses of theft
  • accuses of fraud

Word family

noun accusation
verb accuse
adjective accusatory
adverb accusatorily

Usage note

The verb 'accuse' is typically followed by 'of' to specify the wrongdoing. It implies a formal or serious charge, often with legal or moral implications.

Example sentences

  1. She accuses her brother of breaking her toy.
  2. The teacher accuses the student of cheating on the test.
  3. The police accuse the suspect of stealing the car.
  4. The boss accuses the employee of being lazy.
  5. The neighbor accuses the dog of barking too loudly.

Quotes

  • It is better to be accused of breaking too much than of not breaking enough. - James Thurber
  • The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about. - Oscar Wilde
  • To be accused is half-condemned. - Publilius Syrus

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