accuser

Definitions of accuser
  1. verb
    harass with constant criticism
    synonyms: reprocher, s'en prendre à
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    type of:
    critiquer, faire la critique de
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  2. verb
    express a negative opinion of
    synonyms: reprocher, s'en prendre à, se déprécier
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    antonyms:
    flatter
    praise somewhat dishonestly
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    descendre, décrier
    express a totally negative opinion of
    nuire à la réputation de
    damage the reputation of
    désapprouver
    belittle
    dénigrer, mépriser
    cause to seem less serious; play down
    type of:
    critiquer, faire la critique de
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  3. verb
    attribute responsibility to
    synonyms: attribuer, imputer
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    type of:
    attribuer, imputer
    attribute or credit to
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