How do you use "accuse" in a sentence?

The police accused him of stealing the company's funds. She accused her colleague of taking credit for her work. He was wrongly accused of cheating on the exam.

accuse

Q: What does "accuse" mean?

To claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal To 'accuse' means to claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, often publicly or formally. The word carries a serious tone and implies that evidence or strong belief supports the claim. It is commonly used in legal contexts but also in everyday situations involving blame or criticism.

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Meaning: To claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

指控，控告，谴责

acusar, culpar, imputar

非難する、告発する、責める

고발하다, 비난하다, 고소하다

To 'accuse' means to claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, often publicly or formally. The word carries a serious tone and implies that evidence or strong belief supports the claim. It is commonly used in legal contexts but also in everyday situations involving blame or criticism.

「accuse」意味着声称某人做了错事或违法行为，通常是公开或正式地提出。这个词带有严肃的语气，暗示有证据或强烈的信念支持这一主张。它常用于法律场合，但也用于涉及责备或批评的日常情境。

«Accuse» significa afirmar que alguien ha hecho algo malo o ilegal, a menudo de manera pública o formal. La palabra tiene un tono serio e implica que hay pruebas o una creencia firme que respalda la afirmación. Se usa comúnmente en contextos legales, pero también en situaciones cotidianas que implican culpa o crítica.

「accuse」は、誰かが悪いことや違法なことをしたと主張することを意味し、しばしば公に、または正式に行われます。この言葉は深刻なニュアンスを持ち、証拠や強い確信がその主張を裏付けていることを示唆します。法的な文脈でよく使われますが、非難や批判を伴う日常的な状況でも使用されます。

'Accuse'는 누군가가 잘못된 일이나 불법적인 일을 했다고 주장하는 것을 의미하며, 흔히 공개적으로 또는 공식적으로 이루어집니다. 이 단어는 심각한 어조를 가지며, 증거나 강한 확신이 그 주장을 뒷받침한다는 것을 암시합니다. 법적 맥락에서 흔히 사용되지만, 비난이나 비판이 수반되는 일상 상황에서도 사용됩니다.

Examples

The police accused him of stealing the company's funds.
警方指控他盗用公司资金。
La policía lo acusó de robar los fondos de la empresa.
警察は彼を会社の資金を盗んだとして告発しました。
경찰은 그를 회사 자금을 횡령한 혐의로 고발했습니다.
She accused her colleague of taking credit for her work.
她指责同事抢了她的功劳。
Ella acusó a su colega de atribuirse el mérito de su trabajo.
彼女は同僚が自分の仕事の手柄を横取りしたと非難しました。
그녀는 동료가 자기 업무의 공을 가로챘다고 비난했습니다.
He was wrongly accused of cheating on the exam.
他被错误地指控在考试中作弊。
Fue acusado erróneamente de hacer trampa en el examen.
彼は試験でカンニングしたと誤って告発されました。
그는 시험에서 부정행위를 했다는 누명을 썼습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'acuser', from Latin 'accusare' meaning 'to call to account', from 'ad-' (to, against) and 'causa' (reason, motive, lawsuit). Related to 'cause', 'excuse', and 'because'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal