as in accusation
an angry statement in which you accuse or criticize a person who has accused or criticized you
The discussion turned into a heated debate with recriminations flying back and forth.
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Recent Examples of recrimination
The top echelon of Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon has dissolved into a circle of mutual recrimination and enmity worthy of a Mexican standoff from a Quentin Tarantino film.
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The Editors, National Review, 28 Apr. 2025
That cycle has lasted decades, a past strewn with half-cocked plans, bankruptcies, struggling businesses, recriminations, and a neighborhood that refuses to give up on itself or surrender its personality.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 May 2025
Precise evidence of Moscow’s infractions will be key to helping Ukraine and Europe respond to the inevitable wave of Russian misinformation and recrimination that may accompany a truce.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Besides, few Norwegians wanted to talk much about the war, with recriminations over collaboration fresh.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 28 Apr. 2025
That cycle has lasted decades, a past strewn with half-cocked plans, bankruptcies, struggling businesses, recriminations, and a neighborhood that refuses to give up on itself or surrender its personality.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 May 2025
Precise evidence of Moscow’s infractions will be key to helping Ukraine and Europe respond to the inevitable wave of Russian misinformation and recrimination that may accompany a truce.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Besides, few Norwegians wanted to talk much about the war, with recriminations over collaboration fresh.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recrimination
Noun
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Facing Trump's accusations of unfair trade practices, some countries on his Monday mailing list have few bargaining chips.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
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Four Gilbert council members, including the mayor, rejected public accusations that the city and its Police Department kept information hidden to protect one of the town attorney's nephews, whose name surfaced when police investigated a nearly fatal arson fire.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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After reviewing the case submitted by police, the District Attorney’s Office declined to file any criminal charges.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Look at the total cost of borrowing, including fees and other charges, to understand the full financial impact.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Recrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recrimination. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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