Accuser

/əˈkjuːzər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who accuses someone of a crime or wrongdoing.

The accuser testified against the defendant in court.

A person who makes a charge or allegation, often in a legal context.

The accuser presented evidence to support their claims.

An individual or entity that asserts that another has done wrong.

As an accuser, she felt a heavy burden to prove her claims.

A party that brings a formal accusation in a legal proceeding.

In the case, the accuser was given the opportunity to speak before the jury.

From Middle English 'accuser', from Old French 'acuser', from Latin 'accusare'.

false accuser

A person who falsely claims that someone has committed an offense.

accuser's burden

The responsibility of the accuser to prove their allegations.

accuse

To charge someone with a fault or offense.

accusation

A charge of wrongdoing or error.

snitch

He's such a snitch, always being an accuser.

rat

Don't be a rat by accusing your friends.