recrimination — an accusation in response to one already made against one; bitter criticism or counter-accusation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an accusation in response to one already made against one; bitter criticism or counter-accusation
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈkrɪməˌneɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- After the team lost the championship, there were bitter recriminations between the coach and players.
- The meeting turned into a session of recriminations rather than problem-solving.
- Instead of endless recriminations about who ate the last slice of pizza, let's just order another one.
recrimination
NOUN[/rɪˈkrɪməˌneɪʃən/]
an accusation in response to one already made against one; bitter criticism or counter-accusation
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin recriminari, meaning 'to accuse in return.' Originally used in legal contexts where defendants would counter-accuse their accusers.
Breakdown
re- (back/in return) + crimin- (accusation/charge) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the team lost the championship, there were bitter recriminations between the coach and players.”
“The meeting turned into a session of recriminations rather than problem-solving.”
“Instead of endless recriminations about who ate the last slice of pizza, let's just order another one.”
“The project failed amid mutual recriminations between the departments.”
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