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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The changes made by Egyptian intelligence, the details of which have not been previously reported, led to a wave of anger and recrimination among officials from the US, Qatar and Israel, and left ceasefire talks at an impasse.
—
Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
Guilt, anger, recrimination and hurtful words drift all around this family, like poplar tree fluff in June.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for recrimination 
Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
Guilt, anger, recrimination and hurtful words drift all around this family, like poplar tree fluff in June.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for recrimination
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'recrimination.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near recrimination
Cite this Entry
“Recrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recrimination. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share