recrimination
/rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n
/noun (usually recriminations)
An accusation in response to one from someone else: there are no tears, no recriminations [mass noun]: there was a period of bitter recrimination...
- Accusations and recriminations are thrown about and the characters occasionally become overwrought.
- But, instead of retreating into pointless recriminations and bitter words, he sought a pragmatic way forward.
- Matters aren't helped by the fact that the bitter recriminations continue to rumble on.
Synonyms
accusation(s), mutual accusation(s), counter-accusation(s), countercharge(s), counterattack(s), retaliation(s);
quarrelling, squabbling, bickering
British informal rowing