Definition

To accuse someone again of a crime or wrongdoing after they have already been accused before.

Example

The lawyer decided to reaccuse the defendant after new evidence was found.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard they might reaccuse him of the same crime again.

Really? I thought they dropped the charges after the last trial.

Yeah, but new evidence has come up, so they might reaccuse him soon.

That’s wild! I hope it all gets sorted out quickly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reaccuse → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "accusare" (meaning to accuse). The word means to accuse someone again or to bring charges against them once more.

Memory Tip

Think of 'accusing' someone 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'accusare' means to accuse.

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