Accusation vs. Accusatory — What's the Difference?

An accusation is a statement by one person asserting that another person or entity has done something improper. The person who makes the accusation is an accuser, while the subject against whom it is made is the accused.

Containing or implying accusation

A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong

Pertaining to, or containing, an accusation.

An act of accusing or the state of being accused.

Pertaining to, or containing, an accusation; as, an accusatory libel.

A charge of wrongdoing that is made against a person or other party.

Containing or expressing accusation;

The act of accusing.

(legal) A formal charge brought against a person in a court of law.

An allegation.

The act of accusing or charging with a crime or with a lighter offense.

That of which one is accused; the charge of an offense or crime, or the declaration containing the charge.

A formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

An assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence;