accused

/ə.ˈkjuzd/

verb

  1. 1

    To find fault with, blame, censure

  2. 2

    (followed by "of") to charge with having committed a crime or offence

    “For the U.S. President to be impeached, he must be accused of a high crime or misdemeanor.”
  3. 3

    To make an accusation against someone

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noun

  1. 1

    The person charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case.

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adjective

  1. 1

    Having been accused; being the target of accusations.

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