verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Synonyms

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Example

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

Etymology

From Latin recrīminātus, past participle of recrīminō.

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