This is the 8614th most frequent Portuguese word.
acusar
To accuse; to charge someone with a fault or crime.
In this example, 'acusar' is used metaphorically meaning 'to reveal or indicate', showing evidence of an action.
As marcas no chão acusaram o movimento dos intrusos.
The marks on the floor revealed the movement of the intruders.
In this sentence, 'acusar' is used in its legal or formal context, referring to the act of stating someone committed a crime or wrongdoing.
Ele foi acusado de roubo pela polícia.
He was accused of theft by the police.
Here, 'acusar' is used in a workplace scenario to indicate blaming someone for a failure or misconduct.