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accusatory

ac·cu·sa·tory

US/əˈkju.zəˌtɔɹ.i/ uncommon

adjective

1.

containing or expressing accusation

  • “an accusitive forefinger”
  • “black accusatory looks”
  • “accusive shoes and telltale trousers” O.Henry
  • “his accusing glare”

Origin

From Middle English accusatorie, from Middle French accusatorie and its etymon Latin accūsātōrius.

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