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Definition of accusatory

accusatory

/əˈkjuːzətɔːri/
ac · cu · sa · to · ry
Adverb:accusatorily
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1

Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong; expressing blame or accusation.

Example

"She tried to keep her voice calm and neutral so that her questions would not sound accusatory during the meeting."

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• Rhymes for accusatory

• Nearby Words

accursed
accusable
accusation
accusatory
accuse
accused
accuser

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French accusatoire or directly from Late Latin accusatorius, derived from Latin accusare ('to call to account, blame'), from ad- ('to') and causa ('cause, lawsuit').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accusatory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accusatory
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