Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːsɪv/

Definitions of accusive

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'accusive' describes something that accuses or blames

Example Sentences

A1 She gave me an accusive look when I accidentally bumped into her.

A2 The accusive tone in his voice made me feel uncomfortable.

B1 The accusive nature of the questions made me defensive.

B2 The accusive remarks from the boss were unwarranted.

C1 Her accusive attitude towards her colleagues caused tension in the workplace.

C2 The accusive language used in the debate was unnecessary and inflammatory.

Examples of accusive in a Sentence

formal The lawyer's accusive tone during the cross-examination made the defendant nervous.

informal She gave me an accusive look when I asked about her whereabouts last night.

slang Why are you being so accusive? I didn't do anything wrong.

figurative The dark clouds seemed to take on an accusive presence as the storm approached.

Grammatical Forms of accusive

past tense

accused

plural

accusives

comparative

more accusive

superlative

most accusive

present tense

accuses

future tense

will accuse

perfect tense

has accused

continuous tense

is accusing

singular

accusive

positive degree

accusive

infinitive

to accuse

gerund

accusing

participle

accusing

Origin and Evolution of accusive

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'accusive' originates from the Latin word 'accusare', meaning to accuse or blame.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'accusive' has evolved to be used in legal contexts to describe something that accuses or blames someone or something.