beschuldigt
Translation
accused, charged, blamed
Examples
Er wurde des Diebstahls beschuldigt.
He was accused of theft.
Die beschuldigte Person schwieg.
The accused person remained silent.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is accused ((of sth.)) ((sb.)) is accused ((of sth.)) He is accused of fraud.
Similar Words
Synonyms: angeklagt (charged), bezichtigt (accused of); Antonyms: freigesprochen (acquitted)
Etymology
From the prefix be- (to make) + Schuld (guilt) + -igt (participle ending). Literally means 'made guilty'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'be-guilted'. Someone is being made to appear guilty.