Definition of "accuse" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To find fault with, blame, censure.

2. (transitive, law, followed by "of") To charge with having committed a crime or offence.

   • For the U.S. President to be impeached, he must be accused of a high crime or misdemeanor.

3. (intransitive) To make an accusation against someone.

noun

1. (obsolete) Accusation.