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to accuse
01
to say that a person or group has done something wrong
Transitive: to accuse sb | to accuse sb of sth
Example
He was falsely accused of cheating on the exam and faced serious consequences.
The teacher warned the students not to accuse each other without solid proof.
She accused her colleague of stealing her ideas during the meeting.
02
to formally say that someone has done something wrong or illegal, often involving making specific charges against them
Transitive: to accuse sb of an offense
Example
The prosecutor will accuse the defendant of embezzlement during the trial.
He chose to accuse his colleague of stealing office supplies, leading to an investigation.
In a heated argument, one may accuse another of dishonesty without substantial evidence.
