First Known Use: circa 1611
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recrimination
noun re·crim·i·na·tion \ri-ˌkri-mə-ˈnā-shən\
: an angry statement in which you accuse or criticize a person who has accused or criticized you
Full Definition of RECRIMINATION
: a retaliatory accusation; also : the making of such accusations <endless recrimination>
— re·crim·i·nate \-ˈkri-mə-ˌnāt\ intransitive verb
— re·crim·i·na·tive \-ˌnā-tiv\ adjective
— re·crim·i·na·to·ry \-ˈkri-mə-nə-ˌtȯr-ē, -ˈkrim-nə-\ adjective
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Origin of RECRIMINATION
Medieval Latin recrimination-, recriminatio, from recriminare to make a retaliatory charge, from Latin re- + criminari to accuse — more at criminate
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