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Accuser vs. Prosecutor

Accuser and Prosecutor Definitions

Accuser

To charge with a shortcoming or error.

Prosecutor

One that prosecutes.

Accuser

To charge formally with a wrongdoing.

Prosecutor

One that initiates and carries out a legal action, especially criminal proceedings.

Accuser

To make a charge of wrongdoing against another.

Prosecutor

See prosecuting attorney.
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Accuser

One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.

Prosecutor

(law) a prosecuting attorney.
Annie Jay was the Wisconsin government prosecutor in the trial of a man for forging his client's signature.

Accuser

One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.

Prosecutor

(law) a person, as a complainant, victim, or chief witness, who institutes prosecution in a criminal proceeding.
The prosecutor got the witness to admit he was lying.

Accuser

Someone who imputes guilt or blame

Prosecutor

One who prosecutes or carries on any purpose, plan, or business.
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Prosecutor

The person who institutes and carries on a criminal suit against another in the name of the government.

Prosecutor

A government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state

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