accused

noun
UK: /əˈkjuːzd/
US: /əˈkjuːzd/

  1. Someone who is said to have done something wrong or illegal.

    1. The accused stood silently before the judge. [ ] [ ]
    2. The accused vehemently denied all the charges brought against him, maintaining his innocence throughout the trial. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

suspect defendant charged
accused verb

  1. To say that someone has done something wrong or committed a crime.

    1. She accused him of lying to her face. [ ] [ ]
    2. The newspaper accused the company of polluting the river with industrial waste, sparking a major controversy. [ ] [ ]

  2. To blame someone for something.

    1. Don't accuse me; I didn't do it! [ ] [ ]
    2. He accused her of lacking empathy, which deeply hurt her feelings. [ ] [ ]
accused adjective

  1. Used to describe someone who is said to have committed a crime, but has not yet been proven guilty.

    1. The accused man was released on bail. [ ] [ ]
    2. The accused murderer was found not guilty after a lengthy trial, finally proving his innocence. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "accused" is /əˈkjuːzd/ in British English and /əˈkjuːzd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "accused": suspect, defendant, charged.

Example usage of "accused": "The accused stood silently before the judge.". More examples on the page.