recriminate
to bring a countercharge against an accuser.
to accuse in return.
Origin of recriminate
1Other words from recriminate
- re·crim·i·na·tion, noun
- re·crim·i·na·tive, re·crim·i·na·to·ry [ri-krim-uh-nuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], /rɪˈkrɪm ə nəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjective
- re·crim·i·na·tor, noun
- un·re·crim·i·na·tive, adjective
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How to use recriminate in a sentence
I now proceed, my Lords, to the next recriminatory charge, which is delay.
Thus much we have thought it necessary to say upon this part of the recriminatory charge of delay.
My Lords, I next stated that this recriminatory charge consisted of two distinct parts,—injustice and delay.
It was neither vindictive nor recriminatory, but cheerful and calm with an utter scorn.
The Adventures of Harry Revel | Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-CouchThis retaliation prepares us for a whole series of recriminatory works of fiction.
British Dictionary definitions for recriminate
/ (rɪˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt) /
(intr) to return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations
Origin of recriminate
1Derived forms of recriminate
- recriminative or recriminatory, adjective
- recriminator, noun
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