accused

/əˈkjuzd/
/əˈkjuzd/
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Definitions of accused
  1. noun
    a defendant in a criminal proceeding
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    type of:
    defendant, suspect
    a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
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/əˈkjuzd/
UK
/əˈkjuzd/
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