accusing

adjective

ac·​cus·​ing ə-ˈkyü-ziŋ 

: directing blame or responsibility toward someone or something

an accusing look/glare

Many were quick to point accusing fingers at Hughes.

—Robert F. Howe

accusingly adverb

The guests stared accusingly at Rubin.

—Mordecai Richler

… each one felt himself the centre of accusing eyes, and looked accusingly upon his fellows.

—Jack London

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of accuse

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing accusing

• point an accusing finger at
• self-accusing