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Recriminate

//ɹɪˈkɹɪmɪneɪt// verb

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Verb
  1. 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. 2
    return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return wordnet

Etymology

From Latin recrīminātus, past participle of recrīminō.

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