Accused: meaning, definitions and examples

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accused

[ əˈkjuːzd ]

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legal

A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.

Synonyms

alleged perpetrator, defendant, suspect

Examples of usage

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.
The accused was released on bail until the trial.

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general

To charge someone with an offense or crime.

Synonyms

allege, blame, charge

Examples of usage

The police accused him of theft.
She was accused of cheating on the exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "accused" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acusado

🇮🇳 आरोपी

🇩🇪 beschuldigt

🇮🇩 tertuduh

🇺🇦 звинувачений

🇵🇱 oskarżony

🇯🇵 被告

🇫🇷 accusé

🇪🇸 acusado

🇹🇷 suçlanan

🇰🇷 피고인

🇸🇦 المتهم

🇨🇿 obviněný

🇸🇰 obvinený

🇨🇳 被告

🇸🇮 obtožen

🇮🇸 ásakaður

🇰🇿 айыпталушы

🇬🇪 ბრალდებული

🇦🇿 ittiham olunan

🇲🇽 acusado

Word origin

The word 'accused' originates from the Latin word 'accusare', which means 'to call to account'. It has been used in legal contexts for centuries, referring to individuals who have been formally charged with a crime and are undergoing a trial process. The concept of the accused and the right to a fair trial are fundamental principles of justice systems around the world.