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accusatory

[uh-kyoo-zuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əˈkyu zəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
ADJECTIVE
accusatorial
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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"The language should be open and not accusatory," says O'Kane.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

This will feel less accusatory, she says, and you might be able to find an even higher number than that of your colleague.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

It’s waking up to a kitchen that feels neutral — even welcoming — instead of accusatory.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

In fact, the accusatory Atlantic piece waddles toward the conclusion that on a risk-adjusted basis, the train isn’t especially deadly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

The question is accusatory, but his tone isn’t.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth