accusatorily
In charging manner
In an accusing manner, conveying blame or suspicion: She stared at him accusatorily.
The word is awkward on the tongue and rarely appears in speech; writers often prefer alternatives like with an accusing look or simply use the adjective: Her tone was accusatory.
Expressing unfavorable opinion
- condemningExpressing severe disapproval
- denunciatoryExpressing severe disapproval
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
- scornfulShowing open contempt
contemptuous · censorious · reproachful · disparaging · sanctimonious · self-righteous · holier-than-thou · moralistic
Inclined toward hostile encounters
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- antagonisticActively opposed or hostile
- combativeInclined toward conflict
- belligerentHostile and eager to clash
adversarial · threatening · harsh · pointed · sharp · piercing · glaring · withering
Show involvement in wrongdoing
- imputeAssign to a cause
- allegeAssert without substantiation
- chargeCost or accusation
- indictFormally charge with crime
denounce · implicate · reproach · condemn · castigate · insinuate · scapegoat · recriminate
Absence of confidence
- mistrustLack of faith
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- warinessCautious distrust
- dubiousnessQuality of being questionable
misgivings · disbelief · incredulity · scrutiny · vigilance · apprehension · interrogative · questioning
disapproving
Expressing unfavorable opinion
- condemningExpressing severe disapproval
- denunciatoryExpressing severe disapproval
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
scornful · contemptuous · censorious · reproachful · disparaging · sanctimonious · self-righteous · holier-than-thou · moralistic · preachy
confrontational
Inclined toward hostile encounters
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- antagonisticActively opposed or hostile
- combativeInclined toward conflict
belligerent · adversarial · threatening · harsh · pointed · sharp · piercing · glaring · withering · venomous
incriminate
Show involvement in wrongdoing
indict · denounce · implicate · reproach · condemn · castigate · insinuate · scapegoat · recriminate
distrust
Absence of confidence
- mistrustLack of faith
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- warinessCautious distrust
dubiousness · misgivings · disbelief · incredulity · scrutiny · vigilance · apprehension · interrogative · questioning · doubt
accusatorilysupportively
In an encouraging manner
defensively · approvingly · encouragingly · reassuringly · sympathetically
accusatorilyforgivingly
With mercy shown
understandingly · trustingly · compassionately · empathetically · charitably