Recrimination

//ɹiˌkɹɪməˈneɪʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The act of recriminating. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    mutual accusations wordnet
  3. 3
    A counter or mutual accusation. countable, uncountable

    "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."

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"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."

Etymology

From French récrimination.

Related phrases

self-recrimination

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