# accursed vs accuse

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### accursed
*adjective · IPA /əˈkɜː.sɪd/ · frequency rank #44,594*
Hateful; detestable, loathsome.

### accuse
*verb · IPA /əˈkjuːz/ · frequency rank #10,975*
To find fault with, blame, censure.

## Source
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