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Meanings of accuse in English

Portuguese
inculpar

To lay a charge against; bring an accusation against.

inculpar
Portuguese
acusar
Catalan
acusar
Spanish
acusar

To blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing against.

acusar
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Examples for "charge"
Examples for "charge"
1
The largest question in democratic politics in Europe is: who's in charge?
Reuters
2
A similar fast-charge network for Europe will be announced later this year.
Reuters
3
In both cases, the media led the charge: and quite right too.
The Guardian
4
The report said the children were being given necessities free of charge.
The economist
5
I will solve this Unresolvable Problem right now -free of charge.
Love All The People
Usage of accuse in English
1
Islamic militants often accuse Western aid groups of covert religious missionary work.
Reuters
2
Iranian officials often accuse the United States and Israel of supporting terrorists.
Reuters
3
Many Kenyans accuse the government of doing too little to prevent violence.
Reuters
4
Western nations accuse Russia of backing the revolt; Moscow denies direct involvement.
Reuters
5
To accuse yourself is the natural thing; silence is the unnatural thing.
Great Possessions
6
My question did not accuse anybody of being a whistleblower, Paul said.
Reuters
7
His opponents accuse him of failing to tackle economic and security problems.
BBC
8
Democrats and teachers' organizations accuse her of seeking to dismantle public education.
The Guardian
9
Human rights groups also accuse the Thai military and police of atrocities.
Reuters
10
Several senior officials accuse aid workers of being bribed by the LTTE.
Reuters
11
They accuse each other of not doing enough to stop Taliban violence.
Reuters
12
Lebanon's media and some political figures accuse refugees of harbouring Islamist militants.
Reuters
13
Lebanon's media and some political figures accuse refugees of harboring Islamist militants.
Reuters
14
They accuse each other of not doing enough to stop the violence.
Reuters
15
An emotional Makaziwe responded to critics who accuse the family of exploitation.
The Guardian
16
Rossouw, 42, is among several residents who accuse the police of brutality.
The Guardian
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