accusing

verb

Definition of accusingnext
present participle of accuse
as in indicting
to make a claim of wrongdoing against she was accused of lying on the employment application

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Recent Examples of accusing Knight has spent much of his main roster run accusing Reigns and the Bloodline of using strength in numbers without fighting fair fights. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Adri Salido / Getty Images The crisis has fueled anti-immigration rhetoric throughout Europe and sparked diplomatic tensions within the European Union over border policy, with Spain accusing some partners of an unhelpful and polarizing response. — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026 The administration imposed the tariffs after accusing the countries and European Union of failing to prevent goods made with forced labor from entering their supply chains. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Los Angeles sued its longtime fundraising partner in 2024, accusing GLAZA of breaching agreements and hoarding zoo data and funds. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Leslie’s family filed civil suits against Charlie in 2005 — three years after her death — seeking both to take control of Leslie’s estate and accusing Charlie of paying Kirby to kidnap and murder her. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System have accused Florida Blue of not paying them enough for care, while the health insurer is accusing them of wanting too much money. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Gardner described various efforts by the Coliseum body — formally called the Joint Powers Authority — to discuss the Roots’ outstanding debt, accusing team officials of ducking those communications. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 That starts early, with Lily accusing Sam of turning her and Zac into an all-Asian team to compete against the whites. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusing
  1. indicting
  2. blaming
  3. charging
Verb
  • Now Washington has sharply escalated tensions by indicting the 94-year-old former Cuban president, Raúl Castro (brother of Fidel).
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
  • Natalie Neysa Alund Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez fired back at the Justice Department for indicting Castro on Wednesday, saying the country acted in self defense in the more than three-decade-old killings.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Definition of indicting
Verb
  • Affiliate revenue fell 17% to $126 million, with the company blaming basic subscriber declines.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • Wright said that the argument blaming solar power for raising electricity bills doesn’t make much sense.
    — Velvet Wu July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of blaming
Verb
  • Allen was blanketed in coverage, a linebacker in front of him and a safety charging from behind.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The charging document also cited one of the many messages Dumarce sent to Cole, including some previously cited by Cole that included threats with pictures of her children.
    — Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of charging

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“Accusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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