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accused



ac·cused [ ə-ˈkyüzd]



accused   
noun
[ə-ˈkyüzd]
plural accused

Definition of accused

: one charged with an offense
especially : the defendant in a criminal case



First Known Use of accused

15th century, in the meaning defined above



Dictionary Entries near accused

accusatory

accusatrix

accuse

accused

accusement

accusing

accusive



Phrases Related to accused

stand accused of

the accused



More Synonyms and Antonyms ofaccused
past tense of accuse

Synonyms & Antonyms of accused

to make a claim of wrongdoing against
  • she was accused of lying on the employment application

Synonyms for accused

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More Definitions foraccused

accused

noun
ac·​cused | \ ə-ˈkyüzd\
plural accused

Legal Definition of accused

: a person who has been arrested for or formally charged with a crime : the defendant in a criminal case
//the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial — U.S. Constitution amend. VI

Note: Certain rights guaranteed by the Constitution, such as the right to counsel, become effective once a person is characterized as an accused.