accuse
Translation
to accuse, to charge, to blame
Examples
They accused him of theft.
They accused him of theft.
She was accused of lying to the court.
She was accused of lying to the court.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((of sth./-ing)) to charge (sb.) with a fault or offence. They accused him of stealing the money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: charge, blame, indict; Antonyms: defend, exonerate
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'causa' (cause, lawsuit). It literally means 'to call to account'.
Memory Tips
The sound 'ac-CUSE' is similar to 'a cause'. You accuse someone for a cause or reason.