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US /əˈkjuzəˌtɔri/ UK /əˈkjuːzətəri/
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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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