the accused
noun/ði əˈkjuːzd/
/ði əˈkjuːzd/
(plural the accused)
Word Family
- accuse verb
- accusation noun
- accusing adjective
- accusatory adjective
- a person who is on trial for committing a crime
- The accused was found innocent.
- All the accused have pleaded guilty.
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