RECRIMINATE


Meaning of RECRIMINATE in English

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”

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