Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Someone who is alleged to have committed a crime or wrongdoing and is facing legal charges or interrogation.
Accused
/əˈkjuːzd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The accused appeared before the magistrate for the hearing.
Her reputation suffered when she was accused by her peers.
The accused man's alibi did not stand up in court.
Etymology:
Originates from late Middle English, derived from the Anglo-Norman French accuser and directly from Latin accusare meaning to call to account.
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