Definition of
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[ adjective ] containing or expressing accusation

Synonyms

accusing accusative accusive

Examples

"an accusitive forefinger" "black accusatory looks" "accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry "his accusing glare"

Related terms

inculpatory

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Rhymes with

transitory depository repository statutory derogatory interrogatory obligatory investigatory purgatory desultory conciliatory compensatory celebratory reformatory laboratory contributory mandatory aleatory migratory preparatory signatory retaliatory excretory dormitory exculpatory respiratory revelatory laudatory lavatory articulatory prohibitory confirmatory inhibitory hallucinatory preparatory anticipatory participatory ambulatory exploratory inflammatory predatory oratory oscillatory regulatory discriminatory circulatory dilatory explanatory expiratory congratulatory defamatory observatory declaratory depilatory inventory tory conservatory auditory territory repertory category outlawry multistory storey story montessori allegory promissory dory gory corrie lorry hoary lory quarry glory florey flory

Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

accusatorial accusative accusation acquisition accustom accustomed

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