Wordnet 3.0
VERB (1)
1.
return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations;
charge in return;
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Recriminate \Re*crim"i*nate\ (r?*kr?m"?*n?t), v. i. [Pref. re- +
criminate: cf. F. r['e]criminer, LL. recriminare.]
To return one charge or accusation with another; to charge
back fault or crime upon an accuser.
[1913 Webster]
It is not my business to recriminate, hoping
sufficiently to clear myself in this matter. --Bp.
Stillingfleet.
[1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Recriminate \Re*crim"i*nate\, v. t.
To accuse in return. --South.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
recriminate
v 1: return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual
accusations; charge in return