recriminations

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of blaming or criticizing someone, often in a harsh or repeated way.

  - "After the argument, there were recriminations and no apologies."
  - "The recriminations between the two siblings went on for years."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with recriminations
remunerations , explanations , relations

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Variants

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recriminate , recriminated , recriminates , recriminating , recrimination , recriminations , recriminative , recriminatory , self-recrimination , self-recriminations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'recriminatio' meaning 'a reproach, a rebuke'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'recriminations' comes from the Latin word 'recriminatio', which means 'a reproach, a rebuke'.

2. Recriminations are often used in literature and drama to create tension and conflict between characters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Blame: Recriminations involve assigning blame or criticizing someone for their actions or behavior.

2. Apology: Recriminations often occur in the absence of an apology or reconciliation.

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Culture

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Recriminations are often used in literature and drama to portray conflict and tension between characters. In art, recriminations can be depicted through powerful imagery or symbolism.

How to Memorize "recriminations"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heated argument between two people, each blaming the other for their mistakes.
   - Visualize a courtroom scene where one person is being accused and the other is making recriminations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'recriminations' with the idea of blame and criticism.
   - Think of a situation where someone is making harsh accusations against another person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'recriminations' starts with the letter 'r' and is related to the idea of blame.
   - Think of the word 'recriminations' as a reminder to remember to blame or criticize someone.

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