accused

US /əˈkjuːzd/
UK /əˈkjuːzd/
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a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime

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The accused maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
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The jury found the accused guilty.
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defendantsuspectculpritoffenderfelon
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charged with or on trial for a crime

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He was accused of theft.
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The company was accused of polluting the river.
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chargedindictedimplicatedblamedincriminated
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