re·crim·i·na·tion

[ri-krim-uh-ney-shuhn]
noun
1.
the act of recriminating, or countercharging: Hope gave way to recrimination with both sides claiming the moral high ground.
2.
a countercharge: The poll suggests that the public is frustrated by the bickering and recriminations.

Related forms
self-re·crim·i·na·tion, noun
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recrimination (rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n
1.  the act or an instance of recriminating
2.  law a charge made by an accused against his accuser; countercharge

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Word Origin & History

recrimination
1610s, from Fr. récrimination, from M.L. recriminationem, from recriminari (see recriminate).
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Example sentences
Let teens know they can always call you when in trouble, without fear of
  recrimination.
They are looking for a leader to express their anger and their desire for
  recrimination.
And the media set aside all other subjects to engage in a frenzy of
  recrimination.
Information on weaknesses as well as strengths was shared without recrimination
  in a spirit of working together to find solutions.
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