Accusatory
adjective
Expressing the fact that someone has done something wrong.
His accusatory glance made her feel guilty.
Often appears as...
- accusatory glance
- accusatory tone
adjective
Expressing the fact that someone has done something wrong.
His accusatory glance made her feel guilty.
Often appears as...
- accusatory glance
- accusatory tone
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Accusatory suggests someone is at fault and often implies disapproval or criticism.
Her accusatory tone during the meeting reflected her belief that someone was to blame.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-verbal Cues
Accusatory can describe non-verbal cues that suggest blame, such as a look or gesture.
He gave me an accusatory stare when the vase broke.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Certainty
Using 'accusatory' often shows that the speaker believes strongly that someone is guilty.
She pointed an accusatory finger, sure of his deceit.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Accusatory suggests someone is at fault and often implies disapproval or criticism.
Her accusatory tone during the meeting reflected her belief that someone was to blame.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-verbal Cues
Accusatory can describe non-verbal cues that suggest blame, such as a look or gesture.
He gave me an accusatory stare when the vase broke.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Certainty
Using 'accusatory' often shows that the speaker believes strongly that someone is guilty.
She pointed an accusatory finger, sure of his deceit.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Accusatory suggests someone is at fault and often implies disapproval or criticism.
Her accusatory tone during the meeting reflected her belief that someone was to blame.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-verbal Cues
Accusatory can describe non-verbal cues that suggest blame, such as a look or gesture.
He gave me an accusatory stare when the vase broke.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Certainty
Using 'accusatory' often shows that the speaker believes strongly that someone is guilty.
She pointed an accusatory finger, sure of his deceit.
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Video examples
Interrogation or Child...
interview but in fact the more productive interview is not of that form more often than not an interrogator who's using the accusatory style is already developed a preconception before he comes from the interviewer and what he does is uses that narrow vision and begins to attack your subject there has
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How I responded to...
And please, leave the accusatory tone behind. If I had been dismissed as a sexist neckbeard, I wouldn't be on this stage talking to you right now. And to my surprise, I found that people were willing to change, and they wanted to help.
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Want kids to learn well?...
into the dish. It was a strange choice, and it was super crunchy. So I took on the TV accusatory judge thing that you're supposed to do, and I asked her why she did that. Cheryl responded, "Well, first, I don't know what quinoa is."
Video examples
Interrogation or Child...
interview but in fact the more productive interview is not of that form more often than not an interrogator who's using the accusatory style is already developed a preconception before he comes from the interviewer and what he does is uses that narrow vision and begins to attack your subject there has
Video examples
How I responded to...
And please, leave the accusatory tone behind. If I had been dismissed as a sexist neckbeard, I wouldn't be on this stage talking to you right now. And to my surprise, I found that people were willing to change, and they wanted to help.
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Want kids to learn well?...
into the dish. It was a strange choice, and it was super crunchy. So I took on the TV accusatory judge thing that you're supposed to do, and I asked her why she did that. Cheryl responded, "Well, first, I don't know what quinoa is."
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Quote examples
Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
I'm often asked - and occasionally in an accusatory way - 'Are you atheist?' And it's like, 'You know, the only 'ist' I am is a scientist, all right?' I don't associate with movements. I'm not an 'ism.' I just - I think for myself.
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Akshaye Khanna
Indian Actor
Personal questions, or accusations about delivering flops or not doing good films end up being accusatory sessions where I have to defend myself. That's why I prefer not to do interviews.
Quote examples
Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
I'm often asked - and occasionally in an accusatory way - 'Are you atheist?' And it's like, 'You know, the only 'ist' I am is a scientist, all right?' I don't associate with movements. I'm not an 'ism.' I just - I think for myself.
Quote examples
Akshaye Khanna
Indian Actor
Personal questions, or accusations about delivering flops or not doing good films end up being accusatory sessions where I have to defend myself. That's why I prefer not to do interviews.
Example 1 of 2
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