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ac⋅cuse

[uh-kyooz] verb, -cused, -cus⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually fol. by of): He accused him of murder.
2. to find fault with; blame.
–verb (used without object)
3. to make an accusation.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME ac(c)usen < OF acuser < L accūsāre to call to account (ac- ac- + -cūs-, comb. form of caus-; see cause )


ac⋅cus⋅a⋅ble, adjective
ac⋅cus⋅a⋅bly, adverb
ac⋅cus⋅ant, noun
ac⋅cus⋅ing⋅ly, adverb


1. arraign, indict; incriminate, impeach.


1, 2. exonerate.
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