recriminate
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- recrimination noun
- recriminative adjective
- recriminator noun
- recriminatory adjective
- unrecriminative adjective
Etymology
Origin of recriminate
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Medieval Latin recrīminātus “accused,” past participle of recrīminārī “to accuse in turn,” from re- re- + crīmin- (stem of crīmen “accusation, blame, charge”; crime ) + -ārī, infinitive verb suffix
Example Sentences
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“I do not condemn, I do not recriminate, and I do not criticize Minister Mandetta,” Bolsonaro told reporters at the Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia.
From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2020
"You recriminate upon my Viziers," interrupted the King; "truth which flows from their mouths confounds you."
From Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers by Valentine, L. (Laura)
But I want neither to recriminate nor expostulate; nor yet, Sir, to form excuses for my general conduct; for that you accuse not in the main—but be pleased, Sir, to read this letter.
From Pamela, Volume II by Richardson, Samuel
And then how I should like to recriminate and defend myself indignantly!
From Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe by Willis, N. Parker
"Oh, if we recriminate," I cheerfully said after a moment, "we agree."
From The Sacred Fount by James, Henry
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