accuser

[uh-kyoo-zer]

noun

1. a person who accuses, especially in a court of law.

   a trial in which the accuser and accused may freely speak.

Other Word Forms

• self-accuser noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of accuser¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; accuse, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Sothea’s friends say their questions were reinforced by the changing stories of some of his accusers.

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Comb's accusers have also written to the judge, describing how he wielded his power and influence to ruin their lives, and their fears that he would seek revenge if freed.

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“The only motive for opposing this bill would be to conceal wrongdoing,” Epstein accuser Anouska de Georgiou told the crowd gathered for their press conference.

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During the two-hour news conference, nine female Epstein accusers detailed their experiences and abuse at the hands of the disgraced financier.

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His accuser, actor Charlotte Arnould, said she was relieved the case was going to court, seven years after she filed a complaint.

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When To Use

What does accuser mean?

An accuser is someone who accuses someone of a crime or offense—says that they are guilty of it.Doing so is called making an accusation.Accusing can happen in everyday situations, such as children accusing each other of not sharing, but accuser is typically only used in serious situations, especially when someone accuses someone else of committing a crime.The person against whom the accusation is made can be described with the adjective accused. Accused is also used as a noun to refer to a person or people who have been charged with a crime, often as the accused. In many legal systems, the accused has the right to face their accuser in court.Example: This verdict has finally brought some justice to his many accusers.