Synonyms of recrimination

recrimination

noun

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.

Related Words

• accusation
• charge
• incrimination
• crimination
• indictment
• allegation
• count
• complaint
• plea
• rap
• condemnation
• impeachment
• implication
• denunciation
• countercharge
• innuendo
• censure
• insinuation
• imputation
• arraignment
• counteraccusation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recrimination

Finger pointing, recriminations, and embarrassment ensue. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 24 June 2026

The seat went to the left-wing Greens, prompting bitter recriminations that Burnham alone could have held it for Labour. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 June 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