Accuse is a verb meaning to make an accusation against someone or something. DENOUNCE (8 letters) is to publicly condemn or criticize, IMPLICATE (9 letters) is to suggest that someone is involved in a crime or wrongdoing, DENUNCIATE (10 letters) is to make a formal accusation against someone, Criminate (9 letters) is to accuse of a crime, COMPLAIN (8 letters) is to express dissatisfaction or annoyance, CITE (4 letters) is to quote as an authority or example, ADMONISH (8 letters) is to warn or reprimand someone, ALLEGE (6 letters) is to assert without proof, IMPUGN (6 letters) is to challenge the truth or validity of something, PROSECUTE (9 letters) is to bring a criminal charge against someone, TAX (3 letters) is to impose a financial burden on someone, BRAND (5 letters) is to describe someone or something in a negative way, ATTACK (6 letters) is to criticize someone or something harshly, BOOK (4 letters) is to make a reservation or appointment, REPROACH (8 letters) is to express disapproval or disappointment, SUE (3 letters) is to take legal action against someone, Criticize (9 letters) is to express disapproval of someone or something, MALIGN (6 letters) is to speak badly of someone, LIBEL (5 letters) is to make a false and damaging statement about someone, ATTRIBUTE (9 letters) is to ascribe a quality or characteristic to someone, VITUPERATE (10 letters) is to use harsh or abusive language, NAME (4 letters) is to identify someone or something, BLAME (5 letters) is to hold responsible for a fault or wrong, INDICT (6 letters) is to formally charge someone with a crime, and IMPEACH (7 letters) is to charge a public official with misconduct in office.