accused

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a defendant in a criminal proceeding
  2. verb bring an accusation against; level a charge against
  3. verb blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against

Etymology

* (noun): First attested in the 1590's. * From accuse (“blame”) + -ed

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