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ACCUSIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does accusive mean?
• ACCUSIVE (adjective)
The adjective ACCUSIVE has 1 sense:
1. containing or expressing accusation
Familiarity information: ACCUSIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Containing or expressing accusation
Synonyms:
accusative; accusatory; accusing; accusive
Context example:
his accusing glare
Similar:
inculpative; inculpatory (causing blame to be imputed to)
Derivation:
accuse (bring an accusation against; level a charge against)
accuse (blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against)
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