accuses
v. A2 Elementary US //əkˈjuzɪz// UK //ɐkjˈuːzɪz// ac·cus·es
v. to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal. You use this when you point out a mistake or crime.
v. to assert that someone is responsible for a fault, offense, or crime. Transitive; typically followed by 'of' when specifying the charge.
She accuses him of stealing her pen.
The manager accuses the team of missing the deadline without checking the schedule first.
The prosecutor accuses the defendant of orchestrating the fraud, presenting a timeline of transactions that suggests deliberate deception rather than simple oversight.
Usage
Takes a direct object (the person accused). Use 'of' to introduce the specific charge or fault.
Pitfall
accuses him to lieaccuses him of lyingThe verb 'accuse' takes the preposition 'of', not 'to'.