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Meaning of recrimination
The act of accusing or criticizing someone in return for their criticism of you.
Etymology of recrimination
The word "recrimination" originates from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "in return") and "crimination" (meaning "accusation"), which is derived from "criminare" (meaning "to accuse" or "to charge").
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of retaliating against someone's criticism or accusation with a counter-accusation or criticism of one's own.
Synonyms
accusation
allegation
blame
censure
condemnation
criticism
denunciation
disapproval
disparagement
hostility
imputation
indictment
ingratitude
insult
invective
malignity
obloquy
opprobrium
reproach
reproof
revilement
reviling
slander
stricture
vilification
vituperation
admonition
animosity
asperity
calumny
castigation
contumely
defamation
diatribe
dispraise
excoriation
expostulation
invidiousness
malediction
malevolence
obfuscation
reprehension
reprobation
repudiation
Definitions
- The act of retorting or replying, especially in a bitter or hostile manner, to a criticism or accusation.
- * The state of being criticized or censured in return for one's own criticism.
Usage Examples
- The debate quickly descended into recrimination, with each side accusing the other of dishonesty.
- * The company's response to the criticism was recrimination, claiming that their competitors were engaging in unfair practices.
Antonyms
acceptance
acclaim
acclamation
admiration
adoration
approval
applause
commendation
compliment
conciliation
cooperation
extolment
forgiveness
laudation
magnanimity
praise
reconciliation
tolerance
understanding
absolution
acquittal
acquiescence
agreement
amity
benevolence
benignity
clemency
cordiality
exoneration
favor
forbearance
goodwill
harmony
leniency
mercy
pacification
rapport