recriminate

/rɪˈkrɪməˌneɪt/
verb
  1. To accuse someone in return, especially in an argument or disagreement.
    • When she blamed him for the mistake, he recriminated by pointing out her own errors.
    • Instead of solving the problem, they just recriminated against each other.
    • The two politicians recriminated during the debate, each accusing the other of lying.
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