accused Synonyms
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- impeccable
- clear
- guiltless
- innocent
- cleared
- cleared
- lily-white
- inculpable
- acquitted
- inculpable
- lily-white
- blameless
- clear
- impeccable
- faultless
- guiltless
- irreproachable
- innocent
- blameless
- irreproachable
- acquitted
- faultless
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- vindicated
- righteous
- righteous
- absolved
- absolved
- virtuous
- exonerated
- moral
- ethical
- vindicated
- moral
- exonerated
- cleanhanded
- cleanhanded
- virtuous
- ethical
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accused Meaning
accused (n)
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
accused (imp. & p. p.)
of Accuse
accused (a.)
Charged with offense; as, an accused person.
accused Sentence Examples
- The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them in the court.
- The accused remained stoic as the prosecutor presented evidence during the trial.
- The accused had a right to legal representation to ensure a fair trial.
- The defense attorney cross-examined the witnesses to create doubt about the accused's involvement.
- The accused maintained their innocence throughout the entire legal process.
- The accused was released on bail pending further investigation.
- The accused faced a lengthy interrogation to uncover the truth behind the allegations.
- The courtroom was filled with tension as the judge read out the charges against the accused.
- The media coverage intensified as reporters sought interviews with the accused and their legal team.
- The accused's family stood by them, offering support during the challenging legal proceedings.
FAQs About the word accused
a defendant in a criminal proceedingof Accuse, Charged with offense; as, an accused person.
guilty, indictable, blameworthy,indicted, convicted, culpable, punishable, condemned,blamable, censurable
impeccable, clear, guiltless,innocent, cleared, cleared, lily-white, inculpable, acquitted, inculpable
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them in the court.
The accused remained stoic as the prosecutor presented evidence during the trial.
The accused had a right to legal representation to ensure a fair trial.
The defense attorney cross-examined the witnesses to create doubt about the accused's involvement.