accusingly

[əˈkjuːzɪŋli]

accusingly Definition

in a way that suggests someone is guilty of something or has done something wrong.

Using accusingly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accusingly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She looked at him accusingly, as if he had stolen her purse.

  • Example

    He spoke accusingly, suggesting that I was responsible for the mistake.

  • Example

    The teacher pointed at the student accusingly, implying that he had cheated on the test.

accusingly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for accusingly

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Summary: accusingly in Brief

'Accusingly' [əˈkjuːzɪŋli] is an adverb that describes an action or manner that suggests someone is guilty of something or has done something wrong. It is often used in situations where someone is being blamed or accused of wrongdoing, as in 'She looked at him accusingly, as if he had stolen her purse.' Synonyms include 'blamingly' and 'condemningly,' while an informal equivalent is 'finger-pointing.'