Recriminate

[rɪ'krɪmɪneɪt]

Definition

(verb.) return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return.

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Definition

(v. i.) To return one charge or accusation with another; to charge back fault or crime upon an accuser.

(v. t.) To accuse in return.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

v. n. Return an accusation.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Retort, {return_an_accusation},[See RETORT]

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Definition

v.t. to criminate or accuse in return.—v.i. to charge an accuser with a similar crime.—n. Recriminā′tion the act of recriminating or returning one accusation by another: a countercharge or accusation.—adjs. Recrim′inātive Recrim′inātory recriminating or retorting accusations or charges.—n. Recrim′inātor one who recriminates.

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