accusant
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈkjuːzənt/
KK: /əˈkjuːzənt/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that makes an accusation or points out blame.
Example
The accusant party presented their evidence in court.
Conversation
Did you hear the accusant remarks during the meeting yesterday?
Yeah, I thought they were a bit too harsh for the situation.
Exactly! It seemed unfair to blame everyone without proof.
Totally agree, it just created a negative vibe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blaming
denouncing
impeaching
Antonyms
defending
absolving
exonerating
noun
Definition
A person who claims that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
The accusant presented their evidence in court.
Conversation
Did you hear about the argument at school yesterday?
Yeah, it was all over the place!
I can't believe someone would act like an accusant without proof.
Root Explanation
Accusant is formed from "accusare" (meaning to accuse) and the suffix "-ant" (indicating a person who performs an action). The word refers to a person who accuses or brings a charge against someone.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who 'accuses' ('accusare') another person — the '-ant' shows that this is a person doing the action.
Visually Confused Words
account