Accuse : Synonyms and Antonyms

Accuse

( Verb )

The people accused the politician of having swindled the money alloted for constructing a bridge across the river.

Synonyms:

1. Allege

2. Arraign

3. Attribute

4. Blame

5. Censure

6. Cite

7. Denounce

8. Impute

9. Indict

Contextual Examples:

The prisoner alleges that he was at home on the night of the crime.

A bad workman blames his tools.

Union officials have denounced the action as a breach of the agreement.

He was indicted for the charge of corruption.



Antonyms:

1. Absolve

2. Defend

3. Exonerate

4. Vindicate

Contextual Examples:

The inquiry absolved the driver of all the responsibilities for the accident.

A commission of enquiry exonerated him from all charges of corruption.

I consider that I have been completely vindicated.

The Synonyms and Antonyms form an integral part of the English Language. Acquaintance with the vocabulary of the English language is a necessity for effective expression either in written or in an oral from. Synonyms are nothing but the similar meanings of a particular word or its semantic relation. A Synonym is a word or a phrase that means the same as another word or a phrase in the same language. Antonyms are the negative connotation of a particular word. An Antonym is a word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to a particular word or a phrase in the same language.

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