RECRIMINATING Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

recriminating

verb

present participle of recriminate

as in retaliating

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Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky has defended the strikes as a crucial way of retaliating against Russia.

— Julia Boehning, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, the Houthis are reportedly retaliating by stepping up missile and drone attacks against Saudi targets including airports, military facilities, and an Aramco oil refinery.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of retaliating

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During the 2017 Finals, Los Angeles Sparks players voted to remain in the locker room in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, according to reporting at the time.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
But residents are reporting sharply different levels of well-being.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

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His office was responsible for prosecuting federal crimes, including those related to immigration, terrorism, public corruption, child exploitation, firearms and narcotics.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2026
Such arrests have profound impacts on the lives and reputations of those falsely accused and take valuable resources away from prosecuting actual perpetrators.

— Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of prosecuting

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The Miami Herald reported at the time that there was debate over the precise timing of Moïse’s death, while a Haitian official familiar with the investigation said police stood by their findings implicating the Colombians in the assassination.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
In the days after Rivas’ body was found, multiple people came forward with information implicating McLemore, police have said.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of implicating

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Hertzberg said he’s talked to investors who may be willing to buy these bonds at cheaper rates, given the crushing issue the funding is trying to solve.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
For this week, however, Morris is an evil stepsibling, the 49ers’ defensive coordinator trying to slow down Robinson and the Falcons’ offense.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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