accuse
verb (used with object)
to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually followed byof ).
accuses
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present tense formof accuse (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Apple, for its part, accuses OpenAI’s head of hardware Tang Tan, a former vice president of design at Apple, of using his knowledge of unreleased Apple products to extract information from job candidates.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
The lawsuit accuses Blanche and the DOJ of perpetuating “that disgrace” of failing to investigate or hold Epstein accountable before his death.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Unified, which he accuses of violating the law by allegedly using arts funding for other purposes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The petition, submitted to The Hague-based court last week, argues the violence could amount to crimes against humanity and accuses the South African government of failing to prevent and punish those responsible.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
“See how it’s flat on one side,” she accuses my head.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
