accuse

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb bring an accusation against; level a charge against
  2. verb blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against

Etymology

First attested around 1300. From Middle English acusen, from Old French acuser, from Latin accūsō (“to call to account, accuse”), from ad (“to”) + causa (“cause, lawsuit, reason”). Akin to cause. Displaced native English bewray.

In classic literature

Synonyms

impeach, incriminate, criminate

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