reproach, upbraid - express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"

accuse, charge - blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against; "he charged me director with indifference"

arraign - accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy

impeach - charge with a crime or misdemeanor

recriminate - return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return

lodge, file, charge - file a formal charge against; "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"

blame, fault - put or pin the blame on

accuse, criminate, incriminate, impeach - bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "He charged the man with spousal abuse"

asperse, besmirch, calumniate, defame, slander, smirch, denigrate, sully, smear - charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"

indict - accuse formally of a crime