recrimination
noun
re·crim·i·na·tion
ri-ˌkri-mə-ˈnā-shən 
: a retaliatory accusation
also
: the making of such accusations
endless recrimination
Examples of recrimination in a Sentence
The discussion turned into a heated debate with recriminations flying back and forth.
The meeting ended with bitterness and recrimination.
Recent Examples on the Web
Trump fired him in May 2017, an episode that set off years of partisan recriminations.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2025
The public meltdown devolved into legal threats and recriminations on both sides.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
As the government shut down at midnight, bipartisan recriminations continued.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
The War and Treaty pulled out just hours before the event — three according to the organization, five according to the group — which has led to a series of scathing recriminations on social media.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2025
The public meltdown devolved into legal threats and recriminations on both sides.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
As the government shut down at midnight, bipartisan recriminations continued.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
The War and Treaty pulled out just hours before the event — three according to the organization, five according to the group — which has led to a series of scathing recriminations on social media.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recrimination
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“Recrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recrimination. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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