accused
BrE /əˈkjuːst/ AmE /əˈkjuːst/
noun en → es
a person who is formally charged with a crime or wrongdoing and must appear in court to answer the charges against them
acusado, acusada
- the accused
Collocations the accused person · the accused individual
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The accused was brought into the courtroom.
El acusado fue llevado al tribunal.
a person who is blamed for something bad or wrong, even if they are not officially charged with a crime
acusado, acusada
- the accused
Collocations accused of murder · accused of theft
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She was accused of stealing the money.
Ella fue acusada de robar el dinero.