accuser

[ uh-kyoo-zer ]
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noun
  1. a person who accuses, especially in a court of law: a trial in which the accuser and accused may freely speak.

Origin of accuser

1
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at accuse, -er1

Other words from accuser

  • self-ac·cus·er, noun

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