Definition of recriminate Recriminate

/ɹɪkɹɪˌmɪnejˈt/ - [rikrimineyt] - re•crim•i•nate

We found 6 definitions of recriminate from 5 different sources.

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What does recriminate mean?

WordNet

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Verb

recriminates, recriminating, recriminated  

recriminate - return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return
  accuse, criminate, incriminate, impeach bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • recriminate (v. i.)
    To return one charge or accusation with another; to charge back fault or crime upon an accuser.
  • recriminate (v. t.)
    To accuse in return.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • recriminate
    rē-krim′in-āt, v.t. to criminate or accuse in return.—v.i. to charge an accuser with a similar crime.—n. Recriminā′tion, the act of recriminating or returning one accusation by another: a countercharge or accusation.—adjs. Recrim′inātive, Recrim′inātory, recriminating or retorting accusations or charges.—n. Recrim′inātor, one who recriminates

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  • recriminate, verb, present, 1st person singular of recriminate (infinitive).
  • recriminate, verb (infinitive).

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