accuser

/ˈæk.sər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who accuses or charges someone with a crime or wrongdoing

“The accuser in the court case was a key witness in the trial.”

2. verb

to accuse or charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

“The police officer accused the suspect of the theft, and the suspect became the accuser.”

Synonyms

  • accuser
  • complainant
  • informant

Antonyms

  • apologist
  • defender