Accusable: meaning, definitions and examples

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accusable

 

[ əˈkjuːzəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal

Capable of being accused or charged with a crime.

Synonyms

blameworthy, chargeable, culpable.

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Word Description / Examples
accusable

Used when someone can be formally accused of a wrongdoing or crime.

  • The detective found the man accusable of the theft.
  • The attorney stated that the suspect was accusable based on the evidence.
chargeable

Used in legal or formal scenarios where someone can be officially charged with a crime or offense.

  • The suspect is chargeable with multiple counts of fraud.
  • Under the new law, this act is chargeable as a misdemeanor.
blameworthy

Used when someone deserves to be blamed for something wrong or bad that happened.

  • Leaving the door unlocked was a blameworthy mistake.
  • Her reckless driving was blameworthy for the accident.
culpable

Used when someone is deserving of blame or is guilty of a wrongdoing, often in a more formal or serious tone.

  • The judge found the defendant culpable for the crime.
  • The company was found culpable for the environmental damage.

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 | Adjective

general

Open to blame or criticism; deserving censure.

Synonyms

blameworthy, culpable, reprehensible.

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Word Description / Examples
accusable

When referring to someone who can be formally charged with a fault or misdeed, particularly in a legal sense.

  • The evidence made him accusable in the theft case
culpable

Typically applies to someone who is legally or morally responsible for a wrongdoing. It's often used in formal or professional contexts.

  • The company was found culpable for violating safety regulations
blameworthy

Used to describe someone who deserves to be blamed or held responsible for something wrong or poor. It is often used in everyday situations.

  • Leaving the door unlocked was blameworthy negligence
reprehensible

Describes actions or behavior that are morally unacceptable and deserving of strong condemnation. It carries a strong negative connotation.

  • His cruel treatment of animals is absolutely 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

Etymology

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.