accused Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a defendant in a criminal proceeding
  2. verb bring an accusation against; level a charge against
    incriminate; impeach; accuse; criminate.
    • The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse
  3. verb blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
    charge; accuse.
    • he charged the director with indifference

WordNet

Ac*cused" adjective
Definitions
  1. Charged with offense; as, an accused person. Commonly used substantively; as, the accused, one charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case.

Webster 1913