accusingly
|ac-cus-ing-ly|
B2
/əˈkjuːzɪŋli/
(accuse)
charge with wrongdoing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accuse' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accusare,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'causa' meant 'reason or lawsuit.'
Historical Evolution
'accusare' transformed into the Old French word 'acuser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accuse' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to call to account,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to charge with a fault or offense.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that suggests someone has done something wrong or is to blame.
She looked at him accusingly, suspecting he had taken the last cookie.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 20:21