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Meanings of accusatory in английском

Containing or expressing accusation.

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Usage of accusatory in английском
1
But taking the wider view, there is another, less accusatory story here.
The Guardian
2
The question sounded accusatory and Catherine tried hard not to be defensive.
By reason of insanity
3
Leelee's expression-the few times she even acknowledged Emma's presence-was sharp and accusatory.
Take a Chance on Me
4
Where've you been? Chip Connor's voice sounded almost accusatory, and Whalen scowled.
Cry for the strangers
5
Anything else would have sounded accusatory, and he didn't want it to.
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street
6
I had no patience for Sir Owen's sudden unpleasant and accusatory mood.
A conspiracy of paper: a novel
7
But I should prefer you do so in a less accusatory tone.
A conspiracy of paper: a novel
8
Happened to her.' She pointed at Kaiku with an insultingly accusatory finger.
The skein of lament
9
And Farr, stealing side glances at him, was more self-accusatory, more abashed.
The Landloper: The Romance of a Man on Foot
10
The words hung there, blade-sharp in the silence, accusatory, bleak and despairing.
The First King of Shannara
11
You've been at the burn clinic. His tone was clipped and accusatory.
Crushed
12
It was a woman in a mid-forties sleeve, eyes wide and accusatory.
Broken angels
13
She stared out the window instead, anywhere but at my accusatory eyes.
The Kingmaker
14
Chris's tone was accusatory and the sinews in her neck were showing.
Bake sale murder
15
Daniel left, grateful to be away from Retta's accusatory looks and harsh words.
Daniel's desire
16
He had never heard Lucia use such an accusatory mode with her father.
The skein of lament
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Accusatory across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common