to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually fol. by of )

He accused him of murder.

to find fault with; blame.

to make an accusation.

verb

absolve , exculpate , exonerate , praise , vindicate

verb

allege , apprehend , arraign , arrest , attack , attribute , betray , blame , blow the whistle * , brand , bring charges , censure , charge , cite , complain , criminate , denounce , file claim , finger * , frame , hang something on , hold accountable , impeach , implicate , impute , incriminate , inculpate , indict , lay at door , let have it , libel , litigate , lodge complaint , name , pin on , point finger at , prosecute , recriminate , serve summons , slander , slur , sue , summon , tax , accost , calumniate , challenge , defame , finger , invoke , point , reproach , repudiate , reveal , tell