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accusatory

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

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

After being rejected, Venessa, also then in her mid-twenties, sent Jay a series of "angry and accusatory" messages, saying he was gossiping about her.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

His emails to followers are pointed and accusatory.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2024

She gave Ifemelu one of her accusatory glares.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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