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
Deranque's death triggered a storm of recriminations, mostly targeting France Unbowed.
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ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Ireland's leadership traveled as well, while Australia sought stabilization after years of intense trade frictions, recriminations, and retaliation.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
At a time when people are being rounded up, questioned and sometimes dragged away because of their accent or skin color, recrimination would be understandable.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The instinct to duck recrimination and point the finger at others is baked into human nature.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Ireland's leadership traveled as well, while Australia sought stabilization after years of intense trade frictions, recriminations, and retaliation.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
At a time when people are being rounded up, questioned and sometimes dragged away because of their accent or skin color, recrimination would be understandable.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The instinct to duck recrimination and point the finger at others is baked into human nature.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recrimination
Noun
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Spacey has denied the accusations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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The federal government has recently called into question the veracity of their accusations.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors said in a court filing that their review of the case showed the charges against former Detective Joshua Jaynes and former Sgt.—
DYLAN LOVAN,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Heat had 11 available Saturday, factoring in the season-long absence of Terry Rozier (who’s facing federal charges) and the absence of the team’s three two-way contract players, who are on G-League assignment.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ray is the broken heart of Dope Thief, and the series delivers an incrimination of the systems that failed him through his roller coaster of panic and despair.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Recrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recrimination. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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