noun a person who is accused of a crime or wrongdoing
The accused party in a legal case, the individual who is being charged with a crime
The person who is being formally charged with a criminal offense
The person who is being accused of unethical behavior or misconduct
The individual who is being blamed or held responsible for a violation of their rights
In a legal thriller novel, the protagonist may be the accuser while the antagonist is the accusee.
In a therapy session, the psychologist may need to navigate between the accuser and the accusee to uncover the truth.
A lawyer represents the accusee in a court case and works to defend them against the accusations made by the accuser.
In a workplace investigation, the HR manager must interview both the accuser and the accusee to gather information and make a fair decision.