Accuse and Shrive

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Accuse verb - To make a claim of wrongdoing against.

Usage example: she was accused of lying on the employment application

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Shrive is an antonym for accuse.

Shrive verb - Grant remission of a sin to.

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Accuse is an antonym for shrive.

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