accuser
a person who accuses, especially in a court of law: a trial in which the accuser and accused may freely speak.
Origin of accuser
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- self-ac·cus·er, noun
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How to use accuser in a sentence
Her possible testimony—or anyone who is willing to contradict accusers—may be crucial for the defense.
The Horrifying Testimony R. Kelly Needs Jurors to Forget | Pilar Melendez | August 25, 2021 | The Daily BeastBefore she reported the case to school officials, she didn’t know about the process, and said she was surprised when she found out that office didn’t actually lean in her favor as a student but is a neutral party to accusers and the accused.
Student Who Reported CSUSM Professor Says No One Told Her He Kept His Job | Kayla Jimenez | August 10, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoAnother component of report indicates David said he’d help seek out names for the op-ed that would have sought to discredit the accuser, although he allegedly said he wouldn’t sign the document.
HRC announces independent review of president ensnared in N.Y. AG report | Chris Johnson | August 9, 2021 | Washington BladeIf a teacher stays in the classroom, the accusers or the employee could sue the university for negligence or wrongdoing.
Inside the Long, Costly Process of Firing a Professor | Kayla Jimenez | August 3, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoAn initial FBI background check of Kavanaugh had already been completed ahead of his confirmation hearings and his accusers coming forward.
Democrats continue to admonish FBI over handling of Kavanaugh complaints | Eugene Scott | July 22, 2021 | Washington Post
His accuser was smeared and demeaned, and a star football player was allowed to keep on playing.
Jameis Winston Cleared of Rape Like Every Other College Sports Star | Robert Silverman | December 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNext came another new Cosby accuser, a black woman named “Chelan.”
Two New Bill Cosby Accusers Come Forward: ‘We Challenge Mr. Cosby to End This Nightmare’ | Marlow Stern | December 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAn Army National Guard colonel charged with knowingly exposing a woman to HIV faced his accuser in a military courtroom on Monday.
Commando Colonel Accused of Exposing his Lover to HIV | Jacob Siegel | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe police made the accuser write an apology to Kromah, but he says it is not enough.
This Man Lost 35 Relatives to Ebola and His Community Wants Him Gone | Wade C.L. Williams | October 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLater on, the release refers to the accuser as the “sexual aggressor” with “not one, but two young men early last Sunday morning.”
One other illustration of this keen childish dialectic when face to face with the accuser deserves to be touched on.
Children's Ways | James SullyAny exaggeration into which a feeling of indignation happens to betray the accuser is instantly pounced upon.
Children's Ways | James SullyAs public accuser, he caused the death of immense numbers, of all ages and either sex.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellPlanner looked at the letter, read it—then turned his eyes mildly and reproachfully upon his accuser.
She was summoned to present herself before the Convention, to confront her accuser, and defend herself from the scaffold.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. Abbott
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