accuse
verb (used with object)
to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually followed byof ).
Example Sentences
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Questions about the legitimacy of his group’s rapid growth—with some accusing the band of being an industry plant—came following a Wired article.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Organisers of the protests have called for the demonstrations to continue on Tuesday after accusing the government of a lack of "concrete measures", according to the AFP news agency.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
ShinyHunters first demanded that the bureau amend a public service announcement accusing the group of using “harassment strategies” and “pressure tactics” to extort victims.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2026
In August, Meta agreed to pay $18 billion to settle a sweeping lawsuit brought by US states accusing it of designing Instagram and Facebook to get children addicted.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
The scythes began to calm down, and Xenocrates pointed an accusing finger.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
