the accused
Translation
the accused, defendant
Examples
The accused pleaded not guilty.
The accused pleaded not guilty.
Grammar Patterns
the accused the person or people charged with a crime. The accused was found innocent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: defendant, suspect; Antonyms: accuser, plaintiff
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'accuse', used as a noun to refer to the person who has been accused.
Memory Tips
It's the person who has been 'accuseD'. The '-d' at the end tells you it's about something that has already happened to this person.