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accuse vs blame

blame vs accuse

accuse is not a noun while blame is a noun.

accuse is not an adjective while blame is an adjective.

accuse and blame both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
accuse No No Yes No
blame Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, blame is a hyponym of accuse; that is, blame is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than accuse:
  • accuse: blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
  • blame: put or pin the blame on
accuse (noun) blame (noun)
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
accuse (adjective) blame (adjective)
expletives used informally as intensifiers
accuse (verb) blame (verb)
bring an accusation against; level a charge against attribute responsibility to
blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against put or pin the blame on
harass with constant criticism
Difference between accuse and blame

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