recriminatory, a.
(rɪˈkrɪmɪnətərɪ)
[f. as prec. + -ory2. Cf. mod.F. récriminatoire.]
Involving, of the nature of, recrimination.
| 1778 State Papers in Ann. Reg. 303/2 All recriminatory accusations of subordinate officers against their commanders. 1785 Burke Sp. Nabob Arcot Wks. IV. 195 Returning the prosecution in a recriminatory bill of pains and penalties. 1844 H. H. Wilson Brit. India I. i. v. 271 The Government precipitated itself into a career of recriminatory and vindictive acts. |