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
All spoke on condition they not be named for fear of recrimination, given the backdrop of government firings and budget cuts.
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
The growing tensions come after a week of mutual recriminations and strained nerves on both sides.
—Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
And here’s where the denials and recriminations really come in, as the old pals go from passive-aggressive sniping to full-on hostility.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Before To ferret out the mole, George hosts two dinner parties at their chic London townhouse for Kathryn and four other agents, doling out threats and recriminations between courses.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
The growing tensions come after a week of mutual recriminations and strained nerves on both sides.
—Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
And here’s where the denials and recriminations really come in, as the old pals go from passive-aggressive sniping to full-on hostility.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Before To ferret out the mole, George hosts two dinner parties at their chic London townhouse for Kathryn and four other agents, doling out threats and recriminations between courses.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recrimination
Noun
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Pakistan denied Indian accusations that it was involved in the tourist attack.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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But as of Saturday night in India, hours after the cease-fire deal was confirmed, there have been accusations that the agreement is not being entirely upheld.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 May 2025
Noun
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If not, they would all be tried as adults on felony kidnapping charges.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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From those schools, 10 teachers were bilked out of roughly $7,000 in credit card charges, Ware said.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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“Recrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recrimination. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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