denunciator

noun

de·​nun·​ci·​a·​tor

-ēˌātə(r),

-ˌātə-

plural -s

: one that denounces, publishes, or proclaims:

a

: one that proclaims intended or coming evil

b

: one that threatens or accuses

Word History

Etymology

Middle French denonciateur, from Latin denuntiator police officer, from denuntiatus + -or

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