recrimination
See also: récrimination
English
Etymology
From French récrimination.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɹiˌkɹɪməˈneɪʃən/
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Noun
recrimination (countable and uncountable, plural recriminations)
- The act of recriminating.
- A counter or mutual accusation.
- 1983 December 31, Robert P. Wasson Jr., “"Whither BL/GPA?"—A Response”, in Gay Community News, volume 11, number 24, page 5:
- Will's figures, if correct, serve to underscore the extent of apolitical and anti-political sentiment in our community. Rather than indulge in recriminations over who "lost" the gay vote, it might be better to ask how we can redouble our efforts or re-direct our efforts to get gays and lesbians not only registered but voting as well.
Derived terms
Translations
act of recriminating
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counter- or mutual accusation
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