Accusive (Adjective)
Meaning
Containing or expressing accusation; "an accusative forefinger"; "black accusatory looks"; "accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry; "his accusing glare".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her accusive tone made me feel like I was the one who had done something wrong.
- The newspaper article contained several accusive paragraphs about the politician's involvement in the scandal.
- His accusive stare made me shift uncomfortably in my seat, feeling like I was being blamed for something.
- The lawyer's accusive questions made the witness become defensive and hostile.
- The police officer's accusive words cut deep, and the suspect's eyes dropped in shame.