Syyttävästi

Syyttävästi is a Finnish adverb that translates to "accusingly" or "in an accusing manner." It describes an action or a way of speaking that implies blame or suspicion towards someone. When someone acts or speaks syyttävästi, their demeanor suggests that they believe the other person is guilty of something or responsible for a negative event. This can manifest in their tone of voice, facial expression, or body language.

For example, if a child breaks a vase and their parent asks "Who did this?" in a syyttävästi tone, it implies the parent already suspects the child is responsible and is challenging them to admit it. The adverb emphasizes the judgmental and accusatory nature of the communication. It's important to note that using syyttävästi can often escalate conflict, as it immediately puts the other person on the defensive. The opposite of acting syyttävästi would be to inquire or address a situation in a neutral, questioning, or understanding manner.