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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

He now seems to be more about reconciliation with his family rather than recrimination.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 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

Yossarian threw his arms up into the air in a gesture of mighty and despairing self recrimination.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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