accuse
ac·cuse
verb
1.
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
- “He charged the man with spousal abuse”
2.
blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
- “he charged thee director with indifference”
Origin
From Middle English acusen, from Old French acuser, from Latin accūsō (“to call to account, accuse”), from ad (“to”) + causa (“cause, lawsuit, reason”).
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