Legal Definitions - accuse

Definition: To charge a person with an offense, either publicly or in a court of law.

Example 1: The police accused him of stealing the car.

Example 2: She accused her friend of lying to her.

Explanation: When someone accuses another person, they are making a claim that the person has done something wrong. This can be done in a formal setting, such as a court of law, or informally, such as in a personal argument. In both examples, someone is being accused of doing something wrong, whether it be stealing a car or lying to a friend.