accused
Translation
the accused, the defendant
Examples
The accused pleaded not guilty.
The accused pleaded not guilty.
All eyes in the courtroom were on the accused.
All eyes in the courtroom were on the accused.
Grammar Patterns
((the accused)) the person on trial for a crime The accused stood before the judge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: defendant, suspect, the prisoner at the bar
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to accuse', used as a noun. It literally means 'the one who has been accused'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'the accused' refers to the person on trial. It's the person who has been 'accused' of a crime.