Meaning & use
accusatory
Expressing or suggesting an accusation of wrongdoing.
See it in a sentence
His accusatory tone made her feel guilty even though she had done nothing wrong.
The email's accusatory language damaged trust between the two departments.
A note on using this word
Describes tone or manner rather than a formal charge; useful for critiquing how something is said, not just what is said.
Words with a similar meaning
blamingcondemning
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Words with an opposite meaning
reassuring
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