accuses
The word “accuses” has 3 syllables: ac-cu-ses
It's pronounced as /əˈkjuːzɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for accuses?
In the thesaurus, “accuses” has 36 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for accuses along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for accuses
- appeals
- arraigns
- blames
- books
- castigates
- censures
- charges
- chides
- cites
- condemns
- criminates
- criticizes
- damns
- defames
- denounces
- faults
- frames
- impeaches
- implicates
- impugns
- incriminates
- inculpates
- indicts
- names
- prosecutes
- rebukes
- recriminates
- reports
- reproaches
- reprobates
- reproves
- retaliates
- sues
- summons
- taxes
- tries
Antonyms for accuses
- absolves
- acquits
- advocates
- champions
- clears
- defends
- exculpates
- excuses
- exonerates
- forgives
- justifies
- pardons
- remits
- shrives
- vindicates
Meanings of accuses
- 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
- He accuses his friend of taking the last piece of cake without asking.
- The lawyer accuses the defendant of lying during the trial.
- She always accuses others when something goes wrong, even if it's not their fault.
- The teacher accuses the student of cheating after seeing unusual behavior during the exam.
- The prosecutor accuses the company of negligence in the case.
On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to accuses, such as: absolves, acquits, advocates, appeals, arraigns, blames, books.
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