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accused of sth

idiom
Meaning

when someone says that you have done something wrong or illegal.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is accused of stealing money from the store.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager was accused of fraud after the auditors found several missing payments in the company accounts.

COMPLEX

Although he was formally accused of negligence regarding the safety protocols, he maintained his innocence throughout the lengthy legal proceedings.

Last updated April 22, 2026