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RECRIMINATIVE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does recriminative mean? 

RECRIMINATIVE (adjective)
  The adjective RECRIMINATIVE has 1 sense:

1. countering one charge with anotherplay

  Familiarity information: RECRIMINATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


RECRIMINATIVE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Countering one charge with another

Synonyms:

recriminative; recriminatory

Context example:

recriminatory arguments

Similar:

inculpative; inculpatory (causing blame to be imputed to)

Derivation:

recriminate (return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return)


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