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recrimination
[ ri-krim-uh-ney-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of recriminating, or countercharging:
Hope gave way to recrimination with both sides claiming the moral high ground.
- a countercharge:
The poll suggests that the public is frustrated by the bickering and recriminations.
recrimination
/ rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən /
noun
- the act or an instance of recriminating
- law a charge made by an accused against his accuser; countercharge
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- self-re·crimi·nation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of recrimination1
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Example Sentences
And the spasms of Republican recrimination have been profoundly ahistorical.
He rejected recrimination in favor of reconciliation and knew the future demands we move beyond the past.
In a country torn apart by bloodshed and recrimination, that alone speaks volumes.
So far the only thing that emerged from their meeting was mutual recrimination, but this was not pre-ordained.
Reading Bishop and Lowell, a different recrimination pops up: will I ever have a friendship that comes close to this?
The project of a congress was accordingly abandoned, and everywhere recrimination gave place to rejoicing.
Though I have abundant cause to complain of my husband, my own wrong-doing prevents any recrimination on my part.
Matters drifted on in general discontent and mutual recrimination until 1810.
She saw also a just recrimination upon her deceit on the part of observant Heaven.
Finally, after long debate and much recrimination, the matter was arranged, and they shook hands before separating.
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