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accuse
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A quick definition of accuse:
Term: ACCUSE
Definition: When you accuse someone, you say that they did something wrong. It's like telling a teacher that someone cheated on a test or telling a parent that someone broke a vase. Accusing someone means you are blaming them for doing something bad.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: To charge a person with an offense, either publicly or in a court of law.
Example 1: The police accused him of stealing the car.
Example 2: She accused her friend of lying to her.
Explanation: When someone accuses another person, they are making a claim that the person has done something wrong. This can be done in a formal setting, such as a court of law, or informally, such as in a personal argument. In both examples, someone is being accused of doing something wrong, whether it be stealing a car or lying to a friend.