accused

US /əˈkjuːzd/
UK /əˈkjuːzd/
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1.

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

:
The accused maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
The jury found the accused guilty.
1.

charged with or on trial for a crime

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