accuse
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verb (used with object), ac·cused, ac·cus·ing.
to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually followed by of): He accused him of murder.
to find fault with; blame.
verb (used without object), ac·cused, ac·cus·ing.
to make an accusation.
Origin of accuse
Synonyms for accuse
Antonyms for accuse
1, 2. exonerate.
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Her closed and unaccusing eyes, exhorting him as passionate utterances could not have done, incited him to a frenzy.
The Law of Hemlock MountainHugh Lundsford
accuse
verb
Word Origin for accuse
C13: via Old French from Latin accūsāre to call to account, from ad- to + causa lawsuit
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