Accused
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkjuzd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Accused is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of accuse.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of accuse.
More Meanings
- (law) The person charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case.
- Having been accused; being the target of accusations.
Example Sentences
For quotations using this term, see Citations:accused.
This power chiefly fell to the queen, and she was more accused than ever of too much leaning towards her own country; […]
If she felt unimportant, you showed her that she was important to you. If she felt accused, you reassured her. If she felt guilty, you helped her feel better.
The accused arrived at the Baoshan District Court in Shanghai in the morning and a tribunal officer told AFP that a verdict may be issued later on Monday, but it was up to the judge.
Word Forms
- accuseds
Synonyms for accused
Depending on context, synonyms include accusee, defendant, suspect.
Antonyms for accused
Common opposites include accuser, complainant, plaintiff.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include defendant, suspect, impeachment, prosecution, indictment, convict.
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