the accused

noun

: the person(s) charged with a crime

The accused was found not guilty.

All of he accused were found not guilty.

Examples of the accused in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

SafeSport’s authority and procedures from the perspective of the accused, while accusing the organization of negligence from the perspective of survivors. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Her father's quest for justice pits him against the accused's wealthy and influential father, who leverages his power to shield his son and intimidate the victim within a flawed justice system. — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

In July, Manhattan state prosecutors acknowledged reports that Mangione and his lawyers may be considering a guilty plea in the accused’s federal case. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026

Pushing for transparency and justice for victims can be discouraging, as files continue to be released with victims' names but often without those of the accused. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the accused

• abused
• amused
• bemused
• confused
• contused
• defused
• diffused
• disused
• effused
• enthused
• excused
• infused