rə̇ˈkriməˌnāt, rēˈ-, usu -ād.+V verb
Etymology: Medieval Latin recriminatus, past participle of recriminare, from Latin re- + criminare, criminari to accuse — more at criminate
intransitive verb
: to make a counter accusation : charge back a fault or crime upon an accuser
in the moment's mortification however, I recriminated — W.J.Locke
transitive verb
1. : to make a charge against (an accuser) in return
2. : to return (as a charge) in bitter retort
recriminated, “You've made the same mistake yourself”