Definition of ACCUSE

accuse

Meanings

Plural: accuse, accused

Verb

  • bring an accusation against; level a charge against
    • "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse"
  • blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
  • To find fault with, blame, censure.
  • To charge with having committed a crime or offence.
  • To make an accusation against someone.

Noun

  • Accusation.

Origin / 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.

Scrabble Score: 10

accuse is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
accuse is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
accuse is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

accuse is a valid Words With Friends word