recrimination (noun) - a countercharge or retaliatory accusation [ri-krim-uh-ney-shuhn]
BREAKDOWN: RE- (back) + CRIM- (legal offense) + -ATE (to make) + -ION (act)
to recriminate is to blame or accuse in return or response to being accused
“If we fall, we don't need self-recrimination or blame or anger - we need a reawakening of our intention and a willingness to re-commit, to be whole-hearted once again.” —Sharon Salzber