accusing

ac-cus-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Suggesting that one believes someone has done something wrong.

  2. 2.

    Expressing blame or reproach.

  3. 3.

    (Present participle of accuse) The act of claiming someone has done wrong.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    accusing finger — A gesture of blame.
  • •
    accusing look/glance — A look that suggests blame.
  • •
    accusing tone — A manner of speaking that implies wrongdoing.

Related words

Antonyms: approving, forgiving
See also: accusation, accuse, accused, reproachful
Synonyms: blaming, condemning, reproachful

Etymology

Present participle of accuse, from Latin accusare ("to call to account"), from ad- ("to") + causa ("cause, lawsuit").