He was accused of abusing his power.
He was accused of abusing his power.
English
accuse
əˈkjuz, əˈkjuːz
Meaning: to say that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or unkind
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | accuse |
| 3rd person singular present | accuses |
| Present participle | accusing |
| Past | accused |
| Will future | will accuse |
| Going-to future | going to accuse |
| Imperative negative | don't accuse / do not accuse |
Example sentences
She was accused of stealing the money.
She was accused of stealing the money.
The government was accused of sending a spy to gather military secrets.
The government was accused of sending a spy to gather military secrets.
They were accused of exploiting a legal loophole to avoid paying taxes.
They were accused of exploiting a legal loophole to avoid paying taxes.
He was accused of manipulating the financial records to hide the losses.
He was accused of manipulating the financial records to hide the losses.
Usage Notes
Commonly used with 'of' to specify the crime or wrongdoing. It can refer to legal charges or informal blame.
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