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accuser

[uh-kyoo-zer] / əˈkju zər /
NOUN
person laying blame
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The accuser took out a protective order against Lewis.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Under these laws, the accused still won’t know the accuser, but the CPS agency must.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Prosecutors said on Thursday they are dropping the case following discussions with Weinstein's accuser, hair stylist and actor Jessica Mann, who does not wish to go through with the demands of another trial.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Prudence was clearly not a priority, given that reshoots were ordered when production discovered a clause in Jackson accuser Jordan Chandler’s legal settlement that barred him from being mentioned or depicted in a film.

From Salon Apr. 25, 2026

Satisfied that he had stilled her, the agent shifted his gaze from Lyddie to her accuser.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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