What does "recriminate" mean?

To accuse in return, state an accusation in return, make a countercharge.

What is a synonym for "recriminate"?

Common synonyms include: answer, blame, counteraccuse, countercharge, task.

Pronounced //ɹɪˈkɹɪmɪneɪt//.

/ɹɪˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To accuse in return, state an accusation in return, make a countercharge. ambitransitive
"Tom said Harry had lied, and Harry recriminated by saying Tom had manipulated him."
2
return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return wordnet

"Tom said Harry had lied, and Harry recriminated by saying Tom had manipulated him."

From Latin recrīminātus, past participle of recrīminō.