What does the cryptic crossword clue "Account by Conservative exploited and denounced (7)" mean?

The definition is "denounced". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AC (abbreviation="Account") + C (abbreviation="Conservative") + USED (synonym="exploited") = ACCUSED; definition: "denounced" The answer is ACCUSED.

Account by Conservative exploited and denounced (7)

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