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
But at the weekend, the recriminations got out of hand.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The public recriminations that have emerged following the release of the books have also played out as the party reels from the recent deaths of three Democrats in the House.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 3 June 2025
After dodging several audience questions about an Office reboot during his opening monologue-turned-Q&A, Carell started getting peppered with resentful recriminations from his own former costars.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 May 2025
On his first day on the job, Marcelo observes the double standard at play in a system that protects the wealthy, while keeping the working class in their place — the same dynamic by which someone like himself could be snuffed without recrimination.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The public recriminations that have emerged following the release of the books have also played out as the party reels from the recent deaths of three Democrats in the House.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 3 June 2025
After dodging several audience questions about an Office reboot during his opening monologue-turned-Q&A, Carell started getting peppered with resentful recriminations from his own former costars.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 May 2025
On his first day on the job, Marcelo observes the double standard at play in a system that protects the wealthy, while keeping the working class in their place — the same dynamic by which someone like himself could be snuffed without recrimination.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recrimination
Noun
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With a hearing set to begin Monday, the sheriff faces possible removal due to multiple accusations of corruption and misconduct.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Speaking at an event at The Kennedy Center, Trump firmly rejected accusations that his intervention was authoritarian, instead framing the move as a necessary step to restore safety in the nation’s capital.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Aug. 2025
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Stefanie Erin Kellenberger pleaded guilty on Monday, Aug. 4, to all 21 charges against her, according to Richland County Common Pleas Court records reviewed by PEOPLE.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Thomas was already booked into the Madison County Jail on an unrelated charge and was set to be moved to Lake County Jail for arraignment, according to the statement.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Recrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recrimination. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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