Accuse/əˈkjuːz/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Implying Wrongdoing Using 'accuse' often suggests you believe someone did something wrong. The teacher accused the student of cheating during the test. Pro Tip 2/3Serious Allegations 'Accuse' is used for serious situations, not small mistakes or accidents. They accused the mayor of embezzlement, not just a minor error. Pro Tip 3/3Requires Evidence Accusations should be based on some kind of evidence or strong belief. Witnesses accused him because they saw him running from the scene.