1 To make an accusation against. 2 To prosecute. 3 To formally institute a legal action against a person or corporation wherein they are charged with committing a crime. 4To judicially or publicly charge one with a criminal offense. n. accused 1 A person who is blamed for a wrongdoing. 2A person who has been arrested or formally charged by an indictment, information, or presentment with a crime. n.1 acknowledgment The recognition of a fact or the existence of an obligation and the acceptance ...