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- [uh-kyoo-zuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /əˈkyu zəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
- /əˈkjuː.zə.tər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-kyoo-zuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /əˈkyu zəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Definitions of accusatory word
- adjective accusatory An accusatory look, remark, or tone of voice suggests blame or criticism. 3
- adjective accusatory making or containing an accusation; accusing 3
- adjective accusatory containing an accusation; accusing: an accusatory look. 1
- noun accusatory Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong. 1
- adjective accusatory placing blame 1
- adjective accusatory Pertaining to, or containing, an accusation. 0
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Origin of accusatory
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin accūsātōrius, equivalent to accūsā(re) to accuse + -tōrius -tory1
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Parts of speech for Accusatory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
accusatory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for accusatory
adj accusatory
- denunciatory — characterized by or given to denunciation.
- accusing — If you look at someone with an accusing expression or speak to them in an accusing tone of voice, you are showing that you think they have done something wrong.
- accusatorial — containing or implying blame or strong criticism
noun accusatory
- accusative — In the grammar of some languages, the accusative, or the accusative case, is the case used for a noun when it is the direct object of a verb, or the object of some prepositions. In English, only the pronouns 'me', 'him', 'her', 'us', and 'them' are in the accusative. Compare nominative.
adjective accusatory
- inculpatory — to charge with fault; blame; accuse.
- accusive — Accusative.
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