accuser
noun
Simple meaning
A person who says someone else did something wrong.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əkˈjuzɚ
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.
An 'accuser' is the person who formally states that someone else has committed an offense. This word emphasizes the role of making the charge, often in legal or formal settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
Legal news
“The accuser testified against the defendant today.”
Courtroom proceedings
“The jury listened carefully to the accuser's statement.”
HR meeting
“The company protects the identity of an accuser.”
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
Grammatical variations of the same word.
Bring an accusation against.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
A formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person.
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