accuse
verb (used with object)
to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually followed byof ).
have accused
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present perfectof accuse.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Anthropic and OpenAI have accused the Chinese model-makers of ripping off their technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
But it has found itself in a dispute with hundreds of farmers and landowners, who have accused its agents of acting in a heavy-handed way.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Its competitors have accused it of irregular business practices, including winning illegal tax breaks in Kenya and swamping the market with bikes before the battery infrastructure is in place to handle the load.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Critics, including state officials, have accused her movement of amplifying narratives that benefit separatist groups – allegations she has consistently rejected.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
"Sorry. I shouldn't have accused your mother. That's terrible."
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
