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accuser

[əˈkjuːzə(r)]

accuser Definition

a person who accuses someone else, especially in a court of law.

Using accuser: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accuser" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The accuser claimed that the defendant had stolen his car.

  • Example

    The accuser's testimony was crucial in securing the conviction.

  • Example

    The accuser was cross-examined by the defense lawyer.

accuser Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for accuser

Phrases with accuser

  • a person who makes an untrue accusation against someone else

    Example

    He was accused of being a false accuser and was sued for defamation.

  • a person who attacks or criticizes fellow members of a group or community

    Example

    He was labeled as an accuser of the brethren for his constant criticism of his colleagues.

  • the two parties involved in a legal case where one party accuses the other of wrongdoing

    Example

    The accused and the accuser were both present in the courtroom during the trial.

Origins of accuser

from Old French 'acuser', from Latin 'accusare', from 'ad-' (to) + 'causari' (speak in accusation), from 'causa' (cause, reason)

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Summary: accuser in Brief

An 'accuser' [əˈkjuːzə(r)] is a person who accuses someone else, especially in a court of law. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The accuser claimed that the defendant had stolen his car.' 'Accuser' can also be used in phrases like 'false accuser,' referring to a person who makes untrue accusations, and 'the accused and the accuser,' referring to the two parties involved in a legal case.