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recriminate

rec·ri·mi·nate

UK/ɹɪˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/ US/rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.

return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return

Origin

From Latin recrīminātus, past participle of recrīminō. By surface analysis, re- + criminate.

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