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1. A defendant in a criminal proceeding
   "no evidence that the choking was done by the accused"

1. Bring an accusation against; level a charge against
   "The neighbours accused the man of spousal abuse";
   - impeach, incriminate, criminate
    
2. Blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehaviour against
   "he accused the director with indifference";
   - charge

Derived forms: accuseds

Type of: defendant, suspect

Encyclopedia: Accused