Accusable: meaning, definitions and examples

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accusable

 

[ əˈkjuːzəbl ]

Context #1

legal

Capable of being accused or charged with a crime.

Synonyms

blameworthy, chargeable, culpable

Examples of usage

  • The accusable suspect was taken into custody by the police.
  • In the court of law, all individuals are considered accusable until proven innocent.
Context #2

general

Open to blame or criticism; deserving censure.

Synonyms

blameworthy, culpable, reprehensible

Examples of usage

  • His reckless behavior made him accusable in the eyes of his colleagues.
  • The company's accusable actions led to a public outcry.

Translations

Translations of the word "accusable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acusável

🇮🇳 आरोपित

🇩🇪 anklagbar

🇮🇩 dapat dituduh

🇺🇦 звинувачуваний

🇵🇱 oskarżalny

🇯🇵 告発可能な

🇫🇷 accusable

🇪🇸 acusado

🇹🇷 suçlanabilir

🇰🇷 기소할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للاتهام

🇨🇿 obžalovatelný

🇸🇰 obžalovateľný

🇨🇳 可指责的

🇸🇮 obtožljiv

🇮🇸 sakbitinn

🇰🇿 айыпталатын

🇬🇪 დასაბრალდებელი

🇦🇿 ittiham edilə bilən

🇲🇽 acusado

Word origin

The word 'accusable' originated from the Latin word 'accusabilis', which means 'that can be accused'. The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century. It is derived from the verb 'accuse', which comes from the Old French word 'acusare' and the Latin word 'accusare', both of which mean 'to call to account'. The concept of accusing or charging someone with a crime has been an integral part of legal systems throughout history.

See also: accusation, accusations, accusatory, accused, accuser.