accused — a person charged with or on trial for a crime
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person charged with or on trial for a crime
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkjuːzd/
Example Sentences
- The accused tried to hide behind a fake mustache, but everyone recognized him anyway.
- The accused has the right to remain silent and hire a lawyer.
- Being accused of eating the last piece of pizza is a serious crime in our house.
accused
NOUN[/əˈkjuːzd/]
a person charged with or on trial for a crime
The accused stood quietly before the judge as the trial began.
The accused denied the crime during questioning. (👉 Point + ⚖️ Crime → Accused = someone pointed out as having committed a crime.)
The accused looked confused until new evidence excused him.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin accusare, meaning 'to call out against' or 'to charge with wrongdoing'. The word evolved from the literal sense of calling out or speaking loudly toward someone, developing into the legal sense of formally charging someone with a crime or offense.
Breakdown
ac- (toward, against) + causare (to plead, to call). The prefix ac- denotes direction toward a target, while causare relates to pleading or voicing, originally forming the concept of 'pleading against' someone in a legal context.
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📝Examples
“The accused tried to hide behind a fake mustache, but everyone recognized him anyway.”
“The accused has the right to remain silent and hire a lawyer.”
“Being accused of eating the last piece of pizza is a serious crime in our house.”
“The accused was released on bail pending trial.”
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