accused (Meaning)

Wordnet

accused (n)

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

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of Accuse

Webster

Charged with offense; as, an accused person.

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.

a defendant in a criminal proceedingof Accuse, Charged with offense; as, an accused person.

indicted, punishable, convicted, indictable, condemned, guilty, culpable, blameworthy, impeachable,blamable

lily-white, irreproachable,innocent, inculpable, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, impeccable, irreproachable, 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.