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.
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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.
indictable, blameworthy, condemned, convicted, guilty, punishable, culpable,indicted, censurable,blamable
lily-white, cleared, irreproachable, lily-white, faultless, blameless, clear, innocent, blameless, cleared
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.