Recriminate – To accuse in return
(Pronounced ri-krim-uh-nayt)
To remember the definition of the word recriminate, use the following mnemonic:
She replied that he was the criminal and the one they should hate (recriminate) – an accusation in return.
Examples of recriminate in a sentence
It's natural to recriminate against someone who has tried to put the blame on you.
When they argue, the husband and wife recriminate back and forth.
He recriminated against his employers for dismissal.
