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Retaliatory Accusation Crossword Clue

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noun

• a charge brought by an accused person against the accuser

• a retaliatory charge

40%11 Reply to an accusation with another accusation
verb

• return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return

29%8 Severe and retaliatory
adjective

• inflicting punishment

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