# accuser

/əkˈjuzɝ/ (US) · /ɐkjˈuːzɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/accuser
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a person who says that someone else has done something wrong or illegal. You use this word when someone is making a formal complaint against another person.

For teachers: a person who makes a formal charge or accusation against another. Often used in legal or formal contexts to distinguish the complainant from the defendant.

## Examples

- The accuser must provide evidence to support the claim.
- The trial began with the accuser testifying about the events that occurred on the night of the incident.
- Legal scholars often debate whether the accuser should be protected from public scrutiny to ensure the integrity of the justice system remains intact.

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