accused
/ə.ˈkjuzd/
/ə.ˈkjuzd/
verb
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To find fault with, blame, censure
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(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."
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To make an accusation against someone
Synonyms:
arraign, charge, impeach, indict, blame, censure, criminate, reproach
noun
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The person charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case.
Synonyms:
accusee
Antonyms:
accuser
adjective
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Having been accused; being the target of accusations.