accuse
intermediateB2/əˈkjuːz/ · ac-cuse
to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Meanings
to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
کہنا کہ کسی نے کچھ غلط یا غیر قانونی کیا ہے۔
الزام دینا
ilzaam dena
Common Collocations
- accuse someone of a crime
- accuse falsely
- accuse in a court
Example Sentences
He was accused of theft last year.
اس پر پچھلے سال چوری کا الزام لگا تھا۔
Us par pichhle saal chori ka ilzaam laga tha.
They accused her of cheating on the exam.
انہوں نے اس پر امتحان میں دھوکہ دینے کا الزام لگایا۔
Unhon ne is par imtihan mein dhoka dene ka ilzaam lagaya.
The lawyer decided to accuse the defendant officially.
وکیل نے فیصلہ کیا کہ وہ ملزم پر باضابطہ طور پر الزام لگائے گا۔
Waqeel ne faisla kiya ke woh mulzim par bazarfta tor par ilzaam lagayega.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an 'accusing look' to remember 'accuse'.
Picture a courtroom where someone is pointing a finger in accusation.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بغیر ثبوت کے الزام نہ لگاؤ
Baghair shawaad ke ilzaam na lago.
Do not accuse without evidence.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "accusare" — to call to account, to accuse
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Latin into Old French and then taken into Middle English. It has retained its accusatory meaning throughout its history.