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Accuse
əˈkjuz
Very common
~ 2100
~ 2100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Accuse -
To charge someone with an offense or crime, typically by making a formal statement
Example: She accused him of stealing her wallet.
Usage: formalContext: legal proceedings, serious accusations
Note: This is the most common usage of 'accuse' and is often associated with legal contexts.
To blame someone for something wrong or illegal without proof or evidence
Example: He accused his coworker of sabotaging the project.
Usage: formal/informalContext: workplace, personal disputes
Note: In this context, 'accuse' can sometimes imply a lack of evidence or proof.
To assert that someone has done something wrong or is guilty of a fault
Example: The teacher accused the students of cheating on the exam.
Usage: formalContext: educational settings, disciplinary actions
Note: This usage often implies a serious allegation or wrongdoing.
Accuse's synonyms
blame
To assign responsibility for a fault or wrong.
Example: She blamed him for the missing money.
Note: Similar to accuse, but may imply less formal accusation.
allege
To assert without proof or before proving.
Example: The witness alleged that the defendant was present at the scene.
Note: Alleging something is making a statement without necessarily providing evidence or proof.
charge
To formally accuse someone of a crime.
Example: The prosecutor charged the suspect with murder.
Note: Charging someone is usually a formal legal accusation.
impeach
To charge a public official with misconduct in office.
Example: The opposition party tried to impeach the president.
Note: Impeaching is a specific legal process for accusing a public official of wrongdoing.
Accuse expressions, common phrases
Point the finger at
To accuse or blame someone for something.
Example: He always points the finger at others when something goes wrong.
Note: It implies singling out someone as responsible without concrete evidence.
Lay the blame on
To attribute fault or responsibility to someone.
Example: She tried to lay the blame on her colleague for the mistake.
Note: It emphasizes placing responsibility on someone rather than just accusing.
Hold accountable
To make someone responsible for their actions or decisions.
Example: The manager held the team accountable for the project's failure.
Note: It focuses on assigning responsibility rather than directly accusing.
Finger someone for
To identify or accuse someone of committing a crime.
Example: The police were able to finger the suspect for the robbery.
Note: It suggests identifying the perpetrator of a crime rather than simply accusing.
Call out
To publicly criticize or accuse someone of their actions.
Example: She called out her friend for spreading rumors about her.
Note: It involves openly confronting or challenging someone's behavior or statements.
Throw accusations
To make unfounded or unproven allegations against someone.
Example: He started throwing accusations at his co-workers without any proof.
Note: It implies making claims without substantiated evidence or basis.
Level an accusation
To formally make an accusation or allegation against someone.
Example: The prosecutor leveled several serious accusations against the defendant.
Note: It suggests a more formal or official accusation, often in a legal context.
Accuse everyday (slang) expressions
Accuse someone of being a snake
This slang implies that someone is likened to a deceitful or untrustworthy creature.
Example: I can't believe she accused me of being a snake just because I didn't tell her about the party.
Note: This slang adds a colorful and informal twist to the act of accusing someone, comparing the accused person to a snake.
Throw shade at
To throw shade at someone is to make subtle or indirect insults or criticisms towards them.
Example: She's always throwing shade at me, accusing me of not working hard enough.
Note: While accusing is more direct, throwing shade at someone involves being less explicit and more covert in the criticisms.
Blame on
To attribute fault or responsibility for something to someone else.
Example: He blamed the theft on his brother, but we later found out he was responsible.
Note: This slang term emphasizes passing the responsibility onto someone else, sometimes without solid evidence or justification.
Frame
To falsely incriminate someone for a crime or wrongdoing they did not commit.
Example: She tried to frame her colleague for stealing the project ideas.
Note: Framing someone involves setting them up to take the fall for something, often through deceptive means.
Pin on
To attribute responsibility or guilt to someone for a particular issue or mistake.
Example: They tried to pin the blame on me for the failed project, but the evidence proved otherwise.
Note: Similar to 'blame on,' but 'pin on' can imply a deliberate effort to shift culpability onto someone else.
Throw under the bus
To betray or sacrifice someone, often by putting the blame on them to avoid consequences.
Example: She threw me under the bus by accusing me of stealing her idea during the meeting.
Note: While accusing someone involves pointing out their faults or wrongdoings, throwing them under the bus goes further by betraying their trust and unfairly putting them in a difficult position.
Drag through the mud
To publicly discredit or shame someone by making damaging accusations against them.
Example: He accused her of spreading rumors and tried to drag her through the mud in front of everyone.
Note: This slang term emphasizes the act of tarnishing someone's reputation through unfounded or exaggerated allegations, going beyond just accusing them of something.
Accuse - Examples
She accused him of stealing her wallet.
The police accused the suspect of murder.
He was accused of cheating on the exam.
Accuse grammar
Accuse - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: accuse
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): accused
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): accusing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): accuses
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): accuse
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): accuse
Syllables, Separation and Stress
accuse Contains 2 syllables: ac • cuse
Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈkyüz
ac cuse , ə ˈkyüz (The red syllable is stressed)
Accuse - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
accuse: ~ 2100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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