Recriminated: meaning, definitions and examples
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recriminated
[ rɪˈkrɪməneɪtɪd ]
blame game
Recriminated refers to the act of responding to an accusation by making a counter-accusation. This often happens in heated discussions or arguments where parties exchange blame. When individuals recriminate, it can escalate conflicts and lead to further misunderstandings. It is a common behavior in disagreements, particularly in personal or family disputes.
Synonyms
accuse, blame, counter-accuse, rebuke.
Examples of usage
- During the argument, they both recriminated each other.
- Recriminated over past mistakes, their friendship began to deteriorate.
- The debate turned heated as each side recriminated the other.
Translations
Translations of the word "recriminated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recriminado
🇮🇳 आरोपित
🇩🇪 vorwerfen
🇮🇩 menyalahkan
🇺🇦 звинувачений
🇵🇱 oskarżony
🇯🇵 非難された
🇫🇷 récriminé
🇪🇸 recriminado
🇹🇷 suçlanmış
🇰🇷 비난받은
🇸🇦 المتهمة
🇨🇿 obviněný
🇸🇰 obvinený
🇨🇳 指责过的
🇸🇮 obtožen
🇮🇸 ásakaður
🇰🇿 айыпталған
🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილი
🇦🇿 ittiham olunan
🇲🇽 recriminado
Etymology
The word 'recriminated' is derived from the Latin term 'recriminari', which means to accuse in return. The prefix 're-' implies a return or reciprocation, while 'criminari' stems from 'crimen', meaning accusation or crime. The word entered the English language in the early 19th century, encapsulating the notion of counter-accusation that characterizes many disputes. Over time, it has maintained a negative connotation, often associated with conflicts that devolve into blame-shifting rather than resolution. It signifies not just the act of accusing, but also the dynamic of relationships where dialogue breaks down into mutual blame.