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Definition of
accusatory adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
accusatory
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
əˈkyuzəˌtɔri
/
/
(
formal
)
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suggesting that you think someone has done something wrong
He pointed an accusatory finger in her direction.
accuse
verb
accusation
noun
accusing
adjective
accusatory
adjective
accused
noun
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accusatory
in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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