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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of recriminations
Those claims were later disproved by multiple findings that Iraq had no such arsenal, fueling recriminations from both political parties for years.
—
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Deranque's death triggered a storm of recriminations, mostly blaming France Unbowed.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
Deranque's death triggered a storm of recriminations, mostly targeting France Unbowed.
—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
The exponential growth in measles cases in the area attracts media attention, recriminations, and questions about blame.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
But anyone willing to consider the thicket of fears, affections and recriminations that grows through the cracks of a long relationship will find in these pages an almost unbearable tenderness.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Some directly linked their decision to the center’s MAGA rebrand — prompting a round of recriminations and threats from administration figures.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
The shocking assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah university campus in September sparked a firestorm of extreme rhetoric and recriminations.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Deranque's death triggered a storm of recriminations, mostly blaming France Unbowed.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
Deranque's death triggered a storm of recriminations, mostly targeting France Unbowed.
—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
The exponential growth in measles cases in the area attracts media attention, recriminations, and questions about blame.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
But anyone willing to consider the thicket of fears, affections and recriminations that grows through the cracks of a long relationship will find in these pages an almost unbearable tenderness.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Some directly linked their decision to the center’s MAGA rebrand — prompting a round of recriminations and threats from administration figures.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
The shocking assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah university campus in September sparked a firestorm of extreme rhetoric and recriminations.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recriminations
Noun
-
Cultural objects bring history into your design, which will combat any 'outdated' or 'too trendy' accusations.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
-
He hasn’t yet been charged and Andrew has always denied any accusations of wrongdoing against him.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Harris claimed a narrow victory in the 2018 District 9 race but gave up his seat amid credible claims of ballot harvesting that ended with felony charges for one of his campaign employees.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Prosecutor Edward Robert Campbell told the state television program on Friday the accused faced a host of possible charges including crimes associated with terrorist acts.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recriminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recriminations. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
