Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accusatory
Adjective
/əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔː.ri/
Definition
Expressing or suggesting that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Examples
- The detective’s accusatory tone made the suspect uneasy.
- She received accusatory comments from her peers during the discussion.
- His accusatory stare made her feel guilty about what happened.
Meaning
Accusatory is used to describe a tone or statement that blames or puts someone at fault for an action or behavior.
Synonyms
- Allegatory
- Blaming
- Incriminating
- Indicting
- Implicating
