No. 716 in Catalan
acusats
"Acusats" means "accused" in English.
In a sentence
Els acusats han arribat al jutjat.
The defendants have arrived at the court.
The word "acusats" is used as a noun meaning 'defendants,' referring to people accused of a crime.
Han mirat als acusats amb desconfiança.
They looked at the accused with distrust.
Here, "acusats" serves a nominal function, used as a plural noun to name the people who are accused.
La seva actitud els fa semblar acusats de res.
Their attitude makes them appear accused of something.
In this context, "acusats" is part of a phrase meaning 'makes them appear accused of something,' focusing on the perceived accusation.
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