Synonyms for

Accusing

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

Definition

To say that someone is guilty of doing something wrong or bad.

Synonyms & similar words

impeach accusatory charge incriminate accuse accusative accusive criminate blaming charging imputing incriminating indicting alleging censuring criticizing denouncing disparaging impeaching reproaching vilifying slandering defaming libeling smearing backbiting calumniating maligning

Synonyms by register

Formal

implicating charging denouncing censuring

Informal

blaming pointing fingers laying the blame on calling out

Literary

reproaching upbraiding censure

Antonyms

defending justifying exonerating acquitting clearing absolving vindicating

Common collocations

  • accusing someone
  • accusing someone of
  • accusing glance
  • accusing tone
  • accusing finger
  • accusingly point

Word family

noun accusation
verb accuse
adjective accusatory
adverb accusingly

Usage note

The word 'accusing' implies that someone is being blamed for a wrongdoing. It is often followed by 'of' to specify the offense.

Example sentences

  1. She was accusing her brother of breaking her favorite vase.
  2. The teacher was accusing the student of cheating on the test.
  3. He was accusing his friend of stealing his lunch money.
  4. The detective was accusing the suspect of committing the crime.
  5. The boss was accusing his employee of being lazy.

Quotes

  • 'Accusing the times is but excusing ourselves.' - Thomas Fuller
  • 'Never make a defense or an apology until you are accused.' - King Charles I
  • 'It is better to be accused by many than to be praised by one.' - Baltasar Gracian

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