recrimination
noun
re·crim·i·na·tion
ri-ˌkri-mə-ˈnā-shən 
: a retaliatory accusation
also
: the making of such accusations
endless recrimination
Examples of recrimination in a Sentence
The discussion turned into a heated debate with recriminations flying back and forth.
The meeting ended with bitterness and recrimination.
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Ireland's leadership traveled as well, while Australia sought stabilization after years of intense trade frictions, recriminations, and retaliation.
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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
At a time when people are being rounded up, questioned and sometimes dragged away because of their accent or skin color, recrimination would be understandable.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The instinct to duck recrimination and point the finger at others is baked into human nature.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
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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
At a time when people are being rounded up, questioned and sometimes dragged away because of their accent or skin color, recrimination would be understandable.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The instinct to duck recrimination and point the finger at others is baked into human nature.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for recrimination
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“Recrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recrimination. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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