👉 The term "recriminates" is a legal term in criminal law that refers to someone who, after committing an act or crime, seeks to bring it back into question by accusing another person of doing something similar. This can be done through various means such as making false statements, lying, or inciting others to do so. In the context of criminal law, recriminates are often referred to as "co-conspirators" because they were involved in the same act or crime