Accuse and Vindicate

Opposite meaning words

Accuse verb - To make a claim of wrongdoing against.

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

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Vindicate is an antonym for accuse in topics: charge with, fault.

Vindicate verb - To free from a charge of wrongdoing.

Usage example: vowed that the evidence would completely vindicate him

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Accuse is an antonym for vindicate.

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