recriminate

Example Sentences

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“I do not condemn, I do not recriminate, and I do not criticize Minister Mandetta,” Bolsonaro told reporters at the Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2020

But I want neither to recriminate nor expostulate; nor yet, Sir, to form excuses for my general conduct; for that you accuse not in the main—but be pleased, Sir, to read this letter.

From Pamela, Volume II by Richardson, Samuel

There they stood, face to face, each detected in his dishonor and iniquity, and on that account disqualified to recriminate upon each other, for their mutual perfidy.

From The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William

Besides, he might come and begin a string of abuse or complainings; I’m certain I should recriminate, and God knows where we should end! 

From Wuthering Heights by Brontë, Emily

Mrs Fred, screaming and terrified, began to recriminate.

From The Doctor's Family by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)