accuse has definitions from the field of law
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[ verb ] (law) bring an accusation against; level a charge against

Examples

"He charged the man with spousal abuse"

Used in print

(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)

The two major newspapers in Providence continued , throughout the crisis , to accuse each other of misrepresenting the facts and attempting to falsify history .

While the Daily_Post continued to accuse Republicans and the Daily_Journal continued to accuse Democrats , the Woonsocket_Patriot complained that the Virginia authorities showed indecent and cowardly haste to condemn Brown and his men .

While the Daily_Post continued to accuse Republicans and the Daily_Journal continued to accuse Democrats , the Woonsocket_Patriot complained that the Virginia authorities showed indecent and cowardly haste to condemn Brown and his men .

(Glayds H. Barr, The Master of Geneva....)

`` You are to be accused of Arianism to confuse the religious who remain loyal '' .

2
[ verb ] blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against

Synonyms

charge

Examples

: "he charged me director with indifference"

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