Cool MateMeaning of Accused
to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
In simple words: Said that someone did something wrong or illegal.
Accused in a sentence
- She accused him of stealing her lunch.
- The journalist was accused of fabricating evidence.
- He was accused of being late for the meeting.
- They accused the government of failing to address the issue.
- After the incident, she felt accused by everyone around her.
How to use Accused
Typically used in legal or formal contexts when discussing wrongdoing. Not appropriate for casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
accused + object + of + gerund
Memory hint
Sounds like 'a-cuse-d' — imagine someone pointing a finger and saying 'You have a cue, you're accused!'
Related words
Synonyms for Accused
- charged
- blamed
- alleged
- incriminated
- implicated
Opposites of Accused
- defended
- absolved
- exonerated
Common mistakes with Accused
- 'Accuse' should not be used with 'to'. Instead, use 'accuse someone of doing something.'
- Confusing 'accused' as a noun and a verb. It's primarily used as a past participle.
- Using 'accused' without indicating what they are accused of is unclear.
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Accused in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متهم
قيل أن شخصًا ما فعل شيئًا خاطئًا أو غير قانوني.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অভিযুক্ত
কেউ কোনো ভুল বা বেআইনি কাজ করেছে এমন বলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Beschuldigte(r)
Man hat gesagt, dass jemand etwas Falsches oder Illegales getan hat.
- SpanishEspañol
Acusado
Dicho que alguien hizo algo malo o ilegal.
- Persianفارسی
متهم کردن
گفتن اینکه کسی کار اشتباه یا غیرقانونی انجام داده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Accusé
Dire que quelqu'un a fait quelque chose de mal ou d'illégal.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अभियुक्त
कहा कि किसी ने कुछ गलत या अवैध किया है।
- ItalianItaliano
Accused
Detto che qualcuno ha fatto qualcosa di sbagliato o illegale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Acusado
Dito que alguém fez algo errado ou ilegal.
- RussianРусский
Обвиняемый
Сказали, что кто-то сделал что-то неправильное или незаконное.
- Urduاردو
ملزم، متهم
کہا گیا کہ کسی نے کچھ غلط یا غیر قانونی کیا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
被指控
说某人做了错事或违法的事。
More words like Accused
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Accused
What does Accused mean?
Said that someone did something wrong or illegal.
What is the definition of Accused?
to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
How do you use Accused in a sentence?
She accused him of stealing her lunch.
Can you give another example of Accused?
The journalist was accused of fabricating evidence.
What are synonyms for Accused?
Common alternatives include charged, blamed, alleged, incriminated, implicated.
What is the opposite of Accused?
Opposite meanings include defended, absolved, exonerated.
What words go with Accused?
It commonly pairs with falsely, unjustly, wrongfully, cannot, of, stand accused of.
What are common mistakes when using Accused?
'Accuse' should not be used with 'to'. Instead, use 'accuse someone of doing something.' Confusing 'accused' as a noun and a verb. It's primarily used as a past participle. Using 'accused' without indicating what they are accused of is unclear.
How do you pronounce Accused?
US: /["/əˈkjuːz/","/əˈkjuːzɪz/","/əˈkjuːzd/","/əˈkjuːzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈkjuːz/","/əˈkjuːzɪz/","/əˈkjuːzd/","/əˈkjuːzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Accused?
Typically used in legal or formal contexts when discussing wrongdoing. Not appropriate for casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Accused?
"Accused" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.