accused
intermediateB1/əˈkjuːzd/ · ac-cused
A person who is charged with a crime in a court of law.
Meanings
A person who is charged with a crime in a court of law.
ایک شخص جس پر عدالت میں جرم کا الزام لگایا گیا ہو۔
مجرم
mujrim
Common Collocations
- innocent accused
- charged accused
- accused person
Example Sentences
The accused was found guilty of theft.
مجرم چوری کا مرتکب پایا گیا۔
Mujrim chori ka murtakib paya gaya.
The lawyer defended the accused vigorously.
وکیل نے ملزم کا زبردست دفاع کیا۔
Wakeel ne malzim ka zabardast difa kiya.
Every accused person deserves a fair trial.
ہر مجرم شخص کو منصفانہ مقدمے کا حق ہے۔
Har mujrim shakhs ko munsefani muqaddame ka haq hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'accused' as 'a person charged', linking them to court.
Imagine a courtroom with a person sitting on trial.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense it could take my breath away; Many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet it felt insufficient.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ملزم ہمیشہ اپنی صفائی پیش کرتا ہے۔
Malzim hamesha apni safai pesh karta hai.
The accused always presents their defense.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "accusare" — to call to account
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from Latin through Old French into Middle English, solidifying its legal connotation.