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