Accusatory: meaning, definitions and examples
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accusatory
[ əˈkjuːzətɔːri ]
in a conversation
suggesting someone has done something wrong
Synonyms
blaming, censuring, condemnatory
Examples of usage
- She gave him an accusatory look.
- Her tone was accusatory.
legal context
relating to or denoting an accusation
Synonyms
accusing, chargeable, incriminating
Examples of usage
- The accusatory statement was presented as evidence in court.
- The accusatory letter was sent to the defendant.
Translations
Translations of the word "accusatory" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acusatório
🇮🇳 अभियोगी
🇩🇪 anklagend
🇮🇩 menuduh
🇺🇦 обвинувачувальний
🇵🇱 oskarżycielski
🇯🇵 非難の
🇫🇷 accusatoire
🇪🇸 acusatorio
🇹🇷 suçlayıcı
🇰🇷 고소하는
🇸🇦 اتهامي
🇨🇿 obžalobní
🇸🇰 obžalobný
🇨🇳 指控的
🇸🇮 obtožbeni
🇮🇸 ásakanlegur
🇰🇿 айыптаушы
🇬🇪 ბრალდებით
🇦🇿 ittiham edən
🇲🇽 acusatorio
Word origin
The word 'accusatory' originates from the verb 'accuse', which comes from the Latin word 'accusare', meaning 'to call to account'. The suffix '-ory' is often used to form adjectives indicating a connection or relation to something. Therefore, 'accusatory' means pertaining to an accusation or suggesting blame. The word has been used in English since the 17th century.
See also: accusable, accusation, accusations, accused, accuser.