əˌneɪt verb (used without object)
1.
to bring a countercharge against an accuser.
verb (used with object)
2.
to accuse in return.
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| —vb | |
| (intr) to return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations | |
| [C17: from Medieval Latin recrīmināre, from Latin crīminārī to accuse, from crīmen an accusation; see | |
| re'criminative | |
| —adj | |
| re'criminatory | |
| —adj | |
| re'criminator | |
| —n | |
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recriminate
c.1600, from M.L. recriminatus, pp. of recriminari "to make charges against," from L. re- "back, again" + criminari "to accuse," from crimen (gen. criminis) "a charge" (see crime).
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