Meaning & Definition of word "Accuser"

Accuser

/əˈkjuːzər/

1. A person who accuses someone of a crime or wrongdoing.
- Example: The accuser testified against the defendant in court.
2. A person who makes a charge or allegation, often in a legal context.
- Example: The accuser presented evidence to support their claims.
3. An individual or entity that asserts that another has done wrong.
- Example: As an accuser, she felt a heavy burden to prove her claims.
4. A party that brings a formal accusation in a legal proceeding.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: snitch

● Example Sentence: He's such a snitch, always being an accuser.

Meaning: rat

● Example Sentence: Don't be a rat by accusing your friends.