Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accusing
verb (present participle of accuse)
/əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
Definition
The act of stating that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Examples
- She gave him an accusing look when she found out he had lied.
- The accusing voice in the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
- He was too afraid to speak up, fearing an accusing response.
Meaning
To accuse someone means to say or believe that they have committed an offense or a wrongdoing.
Synonyms
- alleging
- blaming
- charging
- denouncing
- imputing
