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Accuse Definition & Meaning

accuse
verb
  1. bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse"
  2. blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against; "he charged the director with indifference"

"Accuse" in song lyrics

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  • "i accuse"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does accuse mean?
bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse" blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against; "he charged the director with indifference"
What part of speech is accuse?
Accuse is a verb.
How many definitions does accuse have?
Accuse has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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