Synonyms for

Accused

Verb / ʌˈkju:zd / Another word for accused — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Accused means to be charged with a crime or wrongdoing.

Synonyms & similar words

impeach charge incriminate accuse criminate blamed charged indicted impeached arraigned incriminated arraigned denounced criticized censured reprimanded condemned rebuked reproached castigated chastised upbraided admonished chided scolded

Synonyms by register

Formal

charged indicted implicated arraigned

Informal

blamed pointed at fingered

Literary

suspect culprit

Antonyms

acquitted cleared exonerated vindicated innocent pardoned

Common collocations

  • accused of a crime
  • accused by the victim
  • accused of theft
  • accused of fraud
  • accused of murder
  • the accused person
  • the accused party

Word family

noun accused
verb accuse
adjective accused

Usage note

As a noun, 'the accused' refers to the person or people charged with a crime. As an adjective, it describes someone who has been formally charged.

Example sentences

  1. The police accused the man of stealing the car.
  2. She was accused of cheating on the test.
  3. Many people were accused of being witches in Salem.
  4. He was accused of lying to his parents.
  5. The teacher accused the students of not studying for the test.

Quotes

  • 'I was accused of being against the team, of being against the manager, of being against the players - and that was never the case.' - Roy Keane
  • 'I was accused of being arrogant and aloof. I was not.' - Jane Pauley
  • 'I've been accused of being unambitious, but I'm a natural storyteller.' - John le Carre

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