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Accusatory Definition & Meaning

accusatory
adjective
  1. containing or expressing accusation; "an accusitive forefinger"; "black accusatory looks"; "accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry; "his accusing glare"

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What does accusatory mean?
containing or expressing accusation; "an accusitive forefinger"; "black accusatory looks"; "accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry; "his accusing glare"
What part of speech is accusatory?
Accusatory is an adjective.

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