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Definitions

recrimination

[ri-krim-uh-ney-shuhn] / rɪˌkrɪm əˈneɪ ʃən /

NOUN

accusation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allegation complaint denunciation impeachment indictment

STRONG

arraignment attribution beef blast censure citation dido gripe imputation incrimination insinuation roar rumble slur squawk stink

WEAK

bum rap exposé

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approval commendation praise

STRONG

compliment flattery

WEAK

exculpation

NOUN

blame

Synonyms

STRONGEST

criticism

STRONG

accusation animadversion arraignment attack attribution castigation censure charge chiding complaint denunciation depreciation diatribe disapprobation disapproval disfavor disparagement expostulation impeachment implication imputation incrimination inculpation indictment invective objurgation obloquy opposition rebuke remonstrance reprehension reprimand reproach reprobation reproof repudiation slur tirade

WEAK

exprobation

Antonyms

STRONG

acquittal approval commendation compliment endorsement exculpation exoneration flattery harmony health peace praise ratification recommendation retreat sanction

WEAK

applause exaltation thanks

NOUN

incrimination

Synonyms

STRONG

allegation arraignment attribution beef blast censure charge citation complaint denouncement denunciation dido gripe impeachment imputation indictment insinuation roar rumble slur squawk stink

WEAK

bum rap exposé

Antonyms

STRONG

acquittal approval commendation compliment exoneration flattery praise recommendation sanction

NOUN

reprehension

Synonyms

STRONG

accusation animadversion arraignment attack attribution castigation censure charge chiding complaint condemnation criticism denunciation depreciation diatribe disapprobation disapproval disfavor disparagement expostulation impeachment implication imputation incrimination inculpation indictment invective objurgation obloquy opposition rebuke remonstrance reprimand reproach reprobation reproof repudiation slur tirade

WEAK

exprobation

Antonyms

STRONG

absolution acquittal approval commendation compliment endorsement exculpation exoneration flattery freeing harmony health peace praise ratification recommendation retreat sanction

NOUN

reprobation

Synonyms

STRONG

accusation animadversion arraignment attack attribution castigation censure charge chiding complaint condemnation criticism denunciation depreciation diatribe disapprobation disapproval disfavor disparagement expostulation impeachment implication imputation incrimination inculpation indictment invective objurgation obloquy opposition rebuke remonstrance reprehension reprimand reproach reproof repudiation slur tirade

WEAK

exprobation

Antonyms

STRONG

absolution acquittal approval commendation compliment endorsement exculpation exoneration flattery freeing harmony health peace praise ratification recommendation retreat sanction

Example Sentences

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This matter calls for sober deliberation with a minimum of partisanship and recrimination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But Yoon is far from the first South Korean leader to have his term in office end in acrimony and recrimination.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Guilt, recrimination and blame won’t help now, and it can be counterproductive.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025

Woodward wanted Solskjaer to bring a smile back to the face of a club that had turned toxic as Mourinho's tenure drew to a close amid rancour and recrimination.

From BBC • May 4, 2025

"That's what I said! I said about our meetings and things and then you said shut up-" His voice lifted into the whine of virtuous recrimination.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

recrimination

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