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recrimination

re·crim·i·na·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-krim-uh-ney-shuh n]
    • /rɪˌkrɪm əˈneɪ ʃən/
    • /rɪˌkrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-krim-uh-ney-shuh n]
    • /rɪˌkrɪm əˈneɪ ʃən/

Definitions of recrimination word

  • noun recrimination the act of recriminating, or countercharging: Hope gave way to recrimination with both sides claiming the moral high ground. 1
  • noun recrimination a countercharge: The poll suggests that the public is frustrated by the bickering and recriminations. 1
  • noun recrimination mutual accusation 1
  • variable noun recrimination Recriminations are accusations that two people or groups make about each other. 0
  • noun recrimination the act or an instance of recriminating 0
  • noun recrimination a charge made by an accused against his accuser; countercharge 0

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Parts of speech for Recrimination

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recrimination popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for recrimination

noun recrimination

  • accusation — If you make an accusation against someone, you criticize them or express the belief that they have done something wrong.
  • impeachment — the impeaching of a public official before an appropriate tribunal.
  • incrimination — to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault: He incriminated both men to the grand jury.
  • inculpation — to charge with fault; blame; accuse.
  • chiding — to express disapproval of; scold; reproach: The principal chided the children for their thoughtless pranks.

Antonyms for recrimination

noun recrimination

  • absolution — If someone is given absolution, they are forgiven for something wrong that they have done.

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