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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Prosecutors have accused Linton of lying about suffering seizures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Doctors and charities who support the proposals say they would save lives – but have accused ministers of failing to ensure there are enough cots or staff to safely implement the move.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
For decades, Western powers have accused the Islamic republic of seeking nuclear weapons, a claim that Tehran categorically denies.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
But as more people rely on AI tools, which offer convenience and around-the-clock service, lawsuits have accused some chatbots of triggering mental-health crises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
I have accused her of everything from being selfish to stubborn.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
