Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that expresses blame or suggests someone has done something wrong: The word "accusingly" describes how an action (like looking, speaking, or pointing) is performed to convey an accusation.

Examples of Usage

• Adverb: (Her act of pointing suggested she blamed someone for the broken vase.) (His tone of voice conveyed blame as he spoke.) (The teacher's look suggested the students were at fault.)

Advanced Usage

• Used with verbs of communication or expression: "Accusingly" most naturally modifies verbs related to looking, speaking, or gesturing to indicate blame.

Variants and Related Words

• Accuse (verb): To charge someone with an offense or fault.
• Accusation (noun): A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
• Accusatory (adjective): Suggesting or implying an accusation.

Synonyms

• Blamingly: In a manner that assigns blame.
• Reproachfully: In a way that expresses disapproval or disappointment.

Related Phrases

• To look at someone accusingly: A common collocation describing a blaming stare.
• To say something accusingly: A common collocation describing a blaming tone of speech.

Adverb

1. in an accusing manner
   • he looked at her accusingly