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Meaning of accused

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

accused

Pronunciation:/ə.ˈkjuzd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To find fault with, blame, censure

  2. (followed by "of") to charge with having committed a crime or offence

    Example: For the U.S. President to be impeached, he must be accused of a high crime or misdemeanor.

    Synonyms:arraignchargeimpeachindict

  3. To make an accusation against someone

    Synonyms:blamecensurecriminatereproach

noun

Definitions

  1. The person charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case.

    Synonyms:accusee
    Antonyms:accuser

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having been accused; being the target of accusations.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/accusehttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/accused

Related words

defendantsuspectimpeachmentprosecutionindictmentconvictlitigantplaintiff