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accusing

 

[ əˈkjuːzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action

To charge someone with an offense or crime, typically without proof or before evidence is presented.

Synonyms

allege, blame, charge

Examples of usage

  • She was accusing him of stealing her wallet.
  • The police were accusing the suspect of murder.
  • Stop accusing me of things I didn't do.
Context #2 | Verb

feeling

To suggest that someone is guilty of something or has done something wrong.

Synonyms

implicate, imply, insinuate

Examples of usage

  • She was accusing him of being dishonest.
  • He accused her of not caring about him.
  • Don't accuse me of lying.
Context #3 | Verb

expressing disapproval

To express disapproval or criticism of someone or something.

Synonyms

condemn, criticize, rebuke

Examples of usage

  • The teacher accused the student of cheating on the test.
  • She accused him of being lazy.
  • He was accused of neglecting his responsibilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "accusing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acusando

🇮🇳 आरोप लगाने वाला

🇩🇪 beschuldigend

🇮🇩 menuduh

🇺🇦 звинувачувальний

🇵🇱 oskarżający

🇯🇵 非難している

🇫🇷 accusateur

🇪🇸 acusador

🇹🇷 suçlayıcı

🇰🇷 비난하는

🇸🇦 اتهامي

🇨🇿 obviňující

🇸🇰 obviňujúci

🇨🇳 指责的

🇸🇮 obtožujoč

🇮🇸 ásakandi

🇰🇿 айыптаушы

🇬🇪 დამნაშავე

🇦🇿 ittiham edən

🇲🇽 acusador

Etymology

The word 'accusing' originates from the Middle English word 'accusen,' which comes from the Old French word 'acusare,' and ultimately from the Latin word 'accusare,' meaning 'to call to account.' The concept of accusing someone of wrongdoing has been present in various forms throughout history, often intertwined with legal and moral implications.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,110, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.