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Accuse vs. Allege
Accuse
/əˈkjuːz/Examples:
You accused us all of hiding something, Monsieur Poirot.This man –' He pointed an accusing finger at Bernard.'Oswald definitely accuses you of having pushed him into the water.
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Allege
/əˈledʒ/Examples:
The scientist alleged a misuse of research funds.Critics allege that the policy favors corporations.Some employees alleged discrimination in the workplace.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Accuse is used when someone is directly charged with a wrongdoing, while allege is used when the claim is not yet proven.
- Think of accuse as a formal and definite statement, whereas allege is more informal and uncertain.
- Remember: accuse implies more certainty, similar to accuse someone of theft, while allege keeps it open-ended, like allege misconduct.
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