recriminate
verb
- make mutual or retaliatory accusation
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/
verb
Etymology: From Latin recrīminātus, past participle of recrīminō. By surface analysis, re- + criminate.
- To accuse in return, state an accusation in return, make a countercharge.
“Tom said Harry had lied, and Harry recriminated by saying Tom had manipulated him.”
“It is not my business to recriminate, hoping sufficiently to clear myself in this matter.”