accusatory

C2 Topic:Communication
US /əˈkjuzəˌtɔri/ UK /əˈkjuːzətəri/
adj Freq #79083

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    expressing, containing, or suggesting an accusation

    She gave him an accusatory look across the table.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · expressing, containing, or... accusingincriminatingreproachful
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Opposites
exculpatorydefensiveapproving
Word family
Related forms accuseaccusationaccuser

Etymology

From Middle English accusatorie, through French from Latin accusatorius, 'of an accuser,' based on accusator, 'accuser.' It now describes words, gestures, or tones that convey blame.

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