recrimination

nounCommon GRE wordMore R words

an accusation made in response to one received; mutual blame

In a sentence

Recrimination in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing recrimination in a sentence.

The failed project ended in bitter recriminations among the partners.

Synonyms

counteraccusationretaliationreproach

Antonyms

None listed.

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

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spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Recrimination (noun) means an accusation made in response to one received; mutual blame

Here is recrimination used in an example sentence: "The failed project ended in bitter recriminations among the partners."

Common synonyms for recrimination include counteraccusation, retaliation, reproach.

Recrimination is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.