1. an accusation made in response to one made against oneself; a counter-charge
Usage: often used in plural form

Examples

• The divorce proceedings were filled with bitter recriminations from both sides.
• Instead of solving the problem, they engaged in endless recriminations about who was to blame.
• The meeting devolved into mutual recrimination rather than productive discussion.
• She avoided recrimination and focused on finding a solution.
• The political debate was marked by harsh recriminations between the candidates.
• After the project failed, the team members exchanged recriminations for weeks.