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recrimination

[ ri-krim-uh-ney-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of recriminating, or countercharging:

    Hope gave way to recrimination with both sides claiming the moral high ground.

  2. a countercharge:

    The poll suggests that the public is frustrated by the bickering and recriminations.



recrimination

/ ɪˌɪɪˈԱɪʃə /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of recriminating
  2. law a charge made by an accused against his accuser; countercharge
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Other 51Թ Forms

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of recrimination1

First recorded in 1580–90; from Middle French, from Late Latin recrimination-, stem of recriminatio “criticism,” equivalent to Medieval Latin 𳦰ī(ܲ), past participle of 𳦰īī “to accuse in turn” + -ion ( def ); recriminate ( def )
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That position led to angry recriminations and eventually an announcement from Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater of a further delay until at least October 2025.

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Germany's parliament descended into heckles and recriminations on Wednesday after a "firewall" against working with the far-right cracked.

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The inauguration ceremony was overshadowed by recrimination from the international community and Venezuelan opposition leaders.

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On top of all that dismal news for those who gather the news, journalists who haven't fled the embattled industry are threatened with recriminations by Trump.

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Such equanimity is rare in the age of podcasts and politics of recrimination.

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