accuse
The word “accuse” has 2 syllables: ac-cuse
It's pronounced as /əˈkjuːz/
What is synonym and antonym for accuse?
In the thesaurus, “accuse” has 61 synonyms and 26 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for accuse along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for accuse
- allege
- appeal
- apprehend
- arraign
- arrest
- attack
- attribute
- betray
- blame
- blow the whistle
- book
- brand
- bring charges
- castigate
- censure
- charge
- chide
- cite
- complain
- condemn
- criminate
- criticize
- damn
- defame
- denounce
- fault
- file claim
- finger
- frame
- hang something on
- hold accountable
- impeach
- implicate
- impugn
- impute
- incriminate
- inculpate
- indict
- lay at door
- let have it
- libel
- litigate
- lodge complaint
- name
- pin on
- point finger at
- prosecute
- rebuke
- recriminate
- report
- reproach
- reprobate
- reprove
- retaliate
- serve summons
- slander
- slur
- sue
- summon
- tax
- try
Antonyms for accuse
- absolve
- acquit
- advocate
- applaud
- approve
- champion
- clear
- commend
- compliment
- defend
- exculpate
- excuse
- exonerate
- flatter
- forgive
- free
- justify
- let go
- pardon
- praise
- protect
- remit
- retreat
- shrive
- support
- vindicate
Meanings of accuse
- noun
- Accusation.
- verb
- To find fault with, blame, censure.
- (followed by "of") to charge with having committed a crime or offence.
- To make an accusation against someone.
Example Sentences
- They decided to accuse him of theft after seeing him near the scene of the crime.
- It's unfair to accuse someone without proper evidence.
- She did not want to accuse her friend of cheating, but the signs were clear.
- The police officer threatened to accuse him of obstruction during the investigation.
- He was quick to accuse others of being responsible for the mistake, even though he was at fault.
On this page you'll find 87 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to accuse, such as: absolve, acquit, advocate, allege, appeal, applaud, apprehend.
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