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accuser
[uh-kyoo-zer]
noun
a person who accuses, especially in a court of law.
a trial in which the accuser and accused may freely speak.
Other 51Թ Forms
- self-accuser noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Her dark protagonist is highly educated, allowing him to deftly anticipate the actions of his potential victims and accusers.
The singer’s legal filing includes alleged text message exchanges and photos with his accusers that depict a different dynamic than the one described in their initial lawsuit.
She sued Combs in the fall of 2023, helping set the stage for additional lawsuits from other accusers, federal raids on Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami and more legal fallout.
The initials of the woman who called in that report match those of Retzlaff’s accuser.
More precisely, she allows herself no visible emotions as she questions both the accusers and the accused.
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When To Use
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.
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