accusatory
Example Sentences
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Taking an accusatory approach—like asking, why can’t you see that you’re being fooled—can make a victim shut down, said Marti DeLiema, a University of Minnesota assistant professor of social work who studies financial fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
This will feel less accusatory, she says, and you might be able to find an even higher number than that of your colleague.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026
It’s waking up to a kitchen that feels neutral — even welcoming — instead of accusatory.
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025
After being rejected, Venessa, also then in her mid-twenties, sent Jay a series of "angry and accusatory" messages, saying he was gossiping about her.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025
“That’s not what you ordered,” she says, accusatory.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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