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accused

The correct spelling is accused.

How to pronounce accused

/ə.ˈkjuzd/
verb

IPA: /ə.ˈkjuzd/

Say it like: Acc-use-d

The correct spelling is accused. To find fault with, blame, censure For example: "For the U.S. President to be impeached, he must be accused of a high crime or misdemeanor."

Usage Examples

For the U.S. President to be impeached, he must be accused of a high crime or misdemeanor.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To find fault with, blame, censure
  2. 2.(followed by "of") to charge with having committed a crime or offence
  3. 3.To make an accusation against someone

noun

  1. 1.The person charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case.

adjective

  1. 1.Having been accused; being the target of accusations.

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