arraigner

/əˈreɪnər/
noun
  1. A person who formally accuses someone of a crime in court.
    • As the arraigner, the prosecutor presented the evidence to the judge.
    • The arraigner asked the accused how he pleaded.
    • The arraigner read the charges clearly to the defendant.
  2. A person who publicly criticizes or blames someone.
    • The senator became a harsh arraigner of the administration's policies.
    • She was known as a fearless arraigner of corporate greed.
    • The journalist acted as an arraigner of corruption in the city.
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