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Recrimination

Description:

Recrimination refers to the act of accusing someone in return, often as a response to an accusation previously made against oneself. It involves the exchange of accusations and counter-accusations, typically occurring during disagreements, conflicts, or legal situations.

Senses:

1. Noun: An accusation made in response to someone else's accusation.
2. Noun: The act of accusing others in retaliation or self-defense.

Usage:

Recriminations can frequently be observed in conflicts between individuals, political debates, legal proceedings, and intimate relationships.

Examples:

1. After Anna accused Mark of stealing her idea, he replied with recrimination by saying how she had consistently taken credit for others' work in the past.
2. During the divorce proceedings, the recriminations between the estranged couple became increasingly heated, making it more difficult to reach a peaceful settlement.

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