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Accusatory: meaning, definitions and examples

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accusatory

 

[ əˈkjuːzətɔːri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,845, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.