Definition of recriminate
Etymology
From Latin recriminatum, past participle of recriminare.
Verb
to recriminate (third-person singular simple present recriminates, present participle recriminating, simple past and past participle recriminated)
- (intransitive) To accuse in return, state an accusation in return.
Tom said Harry had lied, and Harry recriminated by saying Tom had manipulated him.
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