as in accusations
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 recriminations
The fact that Maggie is Black, and rich, is a secondary powder keg that will blow up later in the story, when the firings start, the litany of cancellations pile up, and recriminations ricochet through the building.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recriminations
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While accusations of some grand conspiracy remain hearsay, Natthaphong says at the least the spat shows the peril of informal ties replacing official.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Venezuelan defense minister’s accusations come against the backdrop of the long-running territorial dispute over the Essequibo region, a resource-rich area claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Investigators are continuing to assess evidence, including looking at electronic devices the suspect may have had access to, as federal charges could be announced in the coming days, law enforcement officials told ABC News.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Additional costs may include equipment rentals, installation fees or early termination charges if a contract is involved.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Recriminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recriminations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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