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Hyphenation of accused

How to hyphenate accused

Because it is a word with a single syllable, accused is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

accused
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: accused

Definitions of accused

accused is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To find fault with, blame, censure
  • verb
    (followed by "of") to charge with having committed a crime or offence

    Synonyms: arraign, charge, impeach, indict

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

  • verb
    To make an accusation against someone

    Synonyms: blame, censure, criminate, reproach

Definition 1 as noun

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

    Synonyms: accusee

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Having been accused; being the target of accusations.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.