Synonyms for accused


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uh-kyoozd
Phonetic Transcription : əˈkyuzd


Définition of accused

Origin :
  • "person charged with a crime," 1590s, from past participle of accuse (v.).
  • adj blamed
Example sentences :
  • He came a little toward the girl who had accused him of treachery.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • It had been rather a long time since Christine had been accused of having a kind heart.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • She stood against the door, and accused them of cowardice—taunted them.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Witchcraft and sorcery he called it, and in Zuñi to be accused of witchcraft is death.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • What could be said in the accused man's defense, or in her own?
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • I have been accused of taking it, but have denied it, accusing no one.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • At first he was angry, as he accused her of being mean-spirited and grasping.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Who is there amongst you who cannot or who will not justify when they are accused?
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • With any body, Sir, that is accused anonymously, and from interested motives.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • He hastened to disclaim the extravagant generosity of which she accused him.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

Antonyms for accused

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