— accusable , adj. — accusably , adv. — accusant , n. — accusingly , adv.
/euh kyoohz"/ , v. , accused, accusing .
v.t.
1. to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually fol. by of ): He accused him of murder.
2. to find fault with; blame.
v.i.
3. to make an accusation.
[ 1250-1300; ME ac ( c ) usen acuser accusare to call to account ( ac- AC- + -cus-, comb. form of caus-; see CAUSE) ]
Syn. 1. arraign, indict; incriminate, impeach.
Ant. 1, 2. exonerate.