əˈkjuːz əˈkjuz t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ ɪmˈpiːtʃ ɪŋˈkɹɪmɪneɪt bring an accusation against; level a charge against The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against he charged the director with indifference