recrimination

[rih-krim-uh-ney-shuhn] Origin

re·crim·i·na·tion

[rih-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.
self-re·crim·i·na·tion, noun
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Recrimination is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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recrimination (rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən)
 
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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recrimination
1610s, from Fr. récrimination, from M.L. recriminationem, from recriminari (see recriminate).
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