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

Israel said Khan may have sought to issue the warrants to discourage his accuser from pressing her allegations, citing reporting in The Wall Street Journal.

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The White House said last week that the victim referenced in the email was prominent Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre.

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Some claims include that the music mogul made both promises of career advancement or threats if accusers spoke up.

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"I am not afraid to face my accusers in a proper tribunal where the evidence can be weighed and tested fairly."

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In a letter addressed to Congress, Epstein survivors and the family of Virginia Giuffre - a prominent Epstein accuser - called for US lawmakers to vote in favour of releasing the files.

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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.