Synonyms of accuse

34 similar words

Another word for accuse is fault. Other synonyms of accuse are denounce, twit, tax, defame and incriminate.

Synonyms and similar words for accuse

denounceTo criticize or speak out against (someone or something); to point out as deserving of reprehension, etc.; to openly...
faultTo criticize, blame or find fault with something or someone.
put the blame onTo blame a particular named person.
blame
cop out slang
decry
defameTo charge; to accuse (someone) of an offence.
finger
inculpateTo imply the guilt of; to blame or incriminate.
lay at someone's doorTo blame (a problem) on someone; to hold someone responsible for (something).
lay on
lay something at the feet ofTo assign responsibility for (something) to (someone).
point the bone Australia
put it to
twitTo blame or reproach (someone), especially in a good-natured or teasing manner; also, to ridicule or tease (someone).
wite ScotlandTo regard (someone) as guilty; to accuse; to blame; to fault.
atwite obsoleteTo blame or reproach (someone); to twit.
bumble obsolete
challenge obsolete
patronize obsolete
shend archaic

chargeTo formally accuse (a person) of a crime.
indictTo make a formal accusation or indictment for a crime against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand...
impeach
arraignTo officially charge someone in a court of law.
becryTo accuse.
taxTo accuse.
criminateTo accuse (someone) of a crime; to incriminate.
have up UKTo accuse, arrest, try for a criminal act.
incriminateTo accuse or bring criminal charges against.
accriminate obsoleteTo accuse of a crime.
appeach archaicTo charge (someone) with a crime; to impeach.

What is another word for accuse?: Accuse has 34 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fault, denounce, twit, tax, defame, incriminate, charge and indict.
What does accuse mean?: Accuse means to find fault with, blame, censure.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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