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Synonyms for accusative

Noun

1. accusative, accusative case, objective case, oblique, oblique case
usage: the category of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb

Adjective

1. accusative, accusatory, accusing, accusive, inculpatory (vs. exculpatory), inculpative
usage: containing or expressing accusation; "an accusitive forefinger"; "black accusatory looks"; "accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry; "his accusing glare"
2. objective, accusative
usage: serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes; "objective case"; "accusative endings"
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