recrimination
Americannoun
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the act of recriminating, or countercharging.
Hope gave way to recrimination with both sides claiming the moral high ground.
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a countercharge.
The poll suggests that the public is frustrated by the bickering and recriminations.
noun
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the act or an instance of recriminating
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law a charge made by an accused against his accuser; countercharge
Other Word Forms
- self-recrimination noun
Etymology
Origin of recrimination
First recorded in 1580–90; from Middle French, from Late Latin recrimination-, stem of recriminatio “criticism,” equivalent to Medieval Latin recrīmināt(us), past participle of recrīminārī “to accuse in turn” + -iō -ion ( def. ); recriminate ( def. )
Example Sentences
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That led to a resignation and recriminations at the top of Israel's military and political establishment.
From BBC
At 2-0 down in this Ashes series, anything other than a win over Australia in Adelaide will lead to a lot of recrimination on the journey to Melbourne, Sydney and beyond.
From BBC
It is England's batting that will cause the biggest recrimination.
From BBC
Guilt, recrimination and blame won’t help now, and it can be counterproductive.
From MarketWatch
The self-described Democratic Socialist on Friday met the Republican leader, setting aside months of mutual recriminations and promising to cooperate on the city's future.
From Barron's
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