Accused Definition & Meaning

Example Sentences

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Close to half of the accused Americans were never charged with assault.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Spain international accused referee Robert Jones of not being "neutral" in City's 2-2 draw on 1 February.

From BBC

In the trial, which started last week, the Justice Department accused Live Nation of abusing its dominant position to pressure artists and venues into signing with it, stifle competition, and impose excessive fees on fans.

From BBC

However, the UK government has been accused of not acting fast enough to protect Cyprus from enemy drones and missiles.

From BBC

The goverment has ordered mobile courts to begin operating in the capital Dhaka, to charge and fine those accused of breaching rules on fuel hoarding, smuggling or selling fuel on the open market.

From Barron's