recriminate

re·crim·i·nate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-krim-uh-neyt]
- /rɪˈkrɪm əˌneɪt/
- /rɪ.ˈkrɪ.mɪ.neɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-krim-uh-neyt]
- /rɪˈkrɪm əˌneɪt/

Definitions of recriminate word

verb without object recriminate to bring a countercharge against an accuser. 1
verb with object recriminate to accuse in return. 1
verb recriminate to return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations 0
intransitive verb recriminate to answer an accuser by accusing that person in return; reply with a countercharge 0

See all 4 definitions of recriminate

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Origin of recriminate

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; < Medieval Latin recrīminātus (past participle of recrīminārī to accuse in turn), equivalent to re- re- + crīmin-, stem of crīmen accusation, blame (see crime) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Recriminate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Recriminate

recriminate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for recriminate

verb recriminate

accuse — If you accuse someone of doing something wrong or dishonest, you say or tell them that you believe that they did it.
animadvert — to comment with strong criticism (upon); make censorious remarks (about)
criminate — to charge with a crime; accuse
find fault — a defect or imperfection; flaw; failing: a fault in the brakes; a fault in one's character.
go after — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.

All 8 Synonyms of recriminate