1. charged with a crime or wrongdoing

1. a person charged with a crime or wrongdoing
Usage: legal

Examples

• The accused man maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
• She felt wrongly accused of stealing the money.
• The accused has the right to remain silent.
• All three accused were found guilty by the jury.
• The lawyer defended the accused against the charges.
• The accused woman was released on bail.
• Rights of the accused are protected by law.