The discussion turned into a heated debate with recriminations flying back and forth.
The meeting ended with bitterness and recrimination.
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First Known Use: circa 1611
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same year: an angry statement in which you accuse or criticize a person who has accused or criticized you
Spanish Central: Translation of recrimination Nglish: Translation of recrimination for Spanish speakers
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