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.
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There were only whispered recriminations in the dark.
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Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Defeat at Wembley could provoke more recriminations.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 20 May 2026
In the event of a Massie defeat, local disputes—from recriminations over funding for a bridge to Massie’s responsiveness to his constituents—will have played at least some role.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Lane uses his loud, outside voice to excellent effect, his shouts of exasperation and anger giving way to instant regret and recrimination.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
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Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Defeat at Wembley could provoke more recriminations.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 20 May 2026
In the event of a Massie defeat, local disputes—from recriminations over funding for a bridge to Massie’s responsiveness to his constituents—will have played at least some role.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Lane uses his loud, outside voice to excellent effect, his shouts of exasperation and anger giving way to instant regret and recrimination.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
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 3 Jun. 2026.
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