accused

[əˈkjuːzd]

accused Definition

a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime or offense.

Using accused: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accused" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.

• Example

  The police arrested the accused after a long investigation.

• Example

  The accused was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.

accused Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for accused

• defendant
• suspect
• culprit
• perpetrator

Phrases with accused

• the accused

  the person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime or offense

  Example

  The accused were brought into the courtroom in handcuffs.

• falsely accused

  wrongly blamed or charged with a crime or offense

  Example

  He was falsely accused of stealing from the store.

• accused of

  blamed or charged with a specific crime or offense

  Example

  She was accused of embezzlement by her employer.

Origins of accused

from Old French 'acusé', past participle of 'acusare', meaning 'to accuse'

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Summary: accused in Brief

The term 'accused' [əˈkjuːzd] refers to a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime or offense. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.' 'Accused' can be modified by phrases like 'falsely accused,' meaning wrongly blamed or charged, or 'accused of,' indicating the specific crime or offense. Synonyms include 'defendant,' 'suspect,' 'culprit,' and 'perpetrator.'