Definition of Recriminate

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

Generic synonyms: Accuse, Criminate, Impeach, Incriminate
Derivative terms: Recriminative, Recriminatory

Definition of Recriminate

1. v. i. To return one charge or accusation with another; to charge back fault or crime upon an accuser.

2. v. t. To accuse in return.

Definition of Recriminate

1. Verb. (intransitive) To accuse in return, state an accusation in return. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Recriminate

1. criminate [v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES] - See also: criminate

Lexicographical Neighbors of Recriminate

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recriminate (current term)
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recrosses
recrossing

Literary usage of Recriminate

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The History of England by David Hume, Tobias George Smollett (1825)
"The two nations recriminate on each other—§ III. The French threaten Great Britain with an invasion—§ IV. Requisition of six thousand Dutch troops, ..."

2. The History of England: From the Revolution in 1688, to the Death of George by Tobias George Smollett, David Hume (1822)
"... and then it was prorogued. CHAP. V. $ I. Letter from M. Rouille to the secretary of state—*> II. The two nations recriminate on each other—§ III. ..."

3. Historical Sketches of the South of India, in an Attempt to Trace the by Mark Wilks (1869)
"... A Hies recriminate—Smith in distress jor food—Council of War declares the necessity for going into cantonment—prohibited by the government—Various ..."

4. Historical Sketches of the South of India, in an Attempt to Trace the by Mark Wilks (1817)
"... Allies recriminate — Smith in distress for food— Council of tear declares the necessity for going into ..."

5. Report of the Proceedings and Evidence in the Arbitration Between the King by John Ricord, Stephen H. Williams, Ladd & Co, Hawaii Office of the Attorney General, Hawaii, James F. B. Marshall, Office of the Attorney General (1846)
"Mr. R. I have not yet accused the gentleman of lying, but I might recriminate in connection with matters lately passed between us- Mr. R. I say that you ..."

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