Definition

A person who claims that someone has done something wrong or illegal, often in a legal context.

Example

The accuser presented compelling evidence in court.

Conversation

Did you hear about the case where the accuser changed their story?

Yeah, that was really surprising. It makes you wonder about the truth.

I know! It’s tough when a reliable accuser suddenly seems unsure.

Exactly, it puts everything into question.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Accuser → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "causare" (meaning to cause or bring about). The word refers to someone who brings a charge or causes an accusation against another.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'bringing' ('ad-') a 'cause' ('causare') against another person — that's what an accuser does.

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