noun

accused

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noun

A person formally charged with a crime; the defendant.

"The accused pleaded not guilty at his first court appearance."

adj

Charged with or blamed for wrongdoing.

"The accused employee was suspended pending an investigation."

How to Use Accused

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone charged with a crime, or describing someone in that position.

Common pairings

the accused wrongly accused

more accused comparative, accuseds plural, accused plural, most accused superlative

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The _____ pleaded not guilty at his first court appearance.

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