recrimination

re·crim·i·na·tion | \ ri-ˌkri-mə-ˈnā-shən

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Definition of recrimination

: a retaliatory accusation also : the making of such accusations endless recrimination

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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 In the worst, bickering over the flow is a source of constant tension and recrimination. — The Economist, "Water torture If China won’t build fewer dams, it could at least share information," 14 May 2020 Yet logistical challenges aside, conducting contact sports under conditions deemed too risky for spectators is a recipe for recriminations. — Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, "Churchill Downs reopening reflects our new reality as sports remain in limbo amid COVID-19," 30 Apr. 2020 The Trump administration began using the DPA in earnest last week, in an effort that immediately descended into farce and recrimination. — Elias Groll, Wired, "The Defense Production Act Won’t Fix America’s Mask Shortage," 6 Apr. 2020 A week after a video conference of all 27 EU leaders ended in acrimony and recrimination, euro-area governments are still at odds over how to cushion the economic impact of the virus, especially in those countries worst hit such as Italy and Spain. — Alberto Brambilla, Bloomberg.com, "Euro-Area Governments Set Out Competing Plans for Virus Aid," 1 Apr. 2020 The race erupted in last-minute recriminations between Brandenburg and Schoenfeld, with Brandenburg’s supporters questioning Schoenfeld’s decision-making on the job. — oregonlive, "Angela Brandenburg wins Clackamas County sheriff’s race," 21 May 2020 There has been recrimination, too, aimed at the WHO. — NBC News, "Coronavirus blame game threatens to mar World Health Assembly," 17 May 2020 The confusion has led to recrimination and sinister claims, with opposition politicians accusing the fragile coalition government of covering up the real numbers. — Victoria Shannon, New York Times, "Coronavirus, Britain, China: Your Friday Briefing," 17 Apr. 2020 All that continues to be true… and now Coronavirus opens up a brand-new avenue for political recriminations and mudslinging, all while complicating the physical act of going to the polls. — Ian Bremmer, Time, "Top Geopolitical Risks in 2020: Coronavirus Update," 21 Mar. 2020

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9 Jun 2020

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“Recrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recrimination. Accessed 2 Jul. 2020.

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