1. characterized by making counter-accusations or blaming others in return
Usage: formal

Examples

• The meeting devolved into recriminative arguments between the two departments.
• Her recriminative response only made the conflict worse.
• The divorce proceedings became increasingly recriminative as both sides blamed each other.
• He avoided making recriminative statements during the investigation.
• The politician’s recriminative speech alienated potential supporters.
• Their recriminative exchange revealed deep-seated resentments.