His voice held an accusatory note that Kris ignored.

This seemed to satisfy the official, who was obviously embarrassed over the entire debacle and infinitely relieved that at least half their problem was solved without any accusatory newspaper headlines.

I asked before I realized how accusatory the question sounded.

You will want to confront her eventually about it, but not in an accusatory manner in case you are wrong.

The therapy won't be effective if one of you feels alienated, as if the therapist is accusatory or taking sides.