Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb accuse

2 senses of accuse

Sense 1
accuse, impeach, incriminate, criminate -- (bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse")
       => charge, accuse -- (blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against; "he charged the director with indifference")

Sense 2
charge, accuse -- (blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against; "he charged the director with indifference")

Antonyms of adj accusing

1 sense of accusing

Sense 1
accusative, accusatory, accusing, accusive -- (containing or expressing accusation; "an accusitive forefinger"; "black accusatory looks"; "accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry; "his accusing glare")

INDIRECT (VIA inculpatory) -> exculpatory -- (clearing of guilt or blame)

Similarity of adj accusing

1 sense of accusing

Sense 1
accusative, accusatory, accusing, accusive -- (containing or expressing accusation; "an accusitive forefinger"; "black accusatory looks"; "accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry; "his accusing glare")
       => inculpatory (vs. exculpatory), inculpative -- (causing blame to be imputed to)