Canadian English Meaning of retaliate
retaliate
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Definitions and Meaning of retaliate in English
retaliate (v)
take revenge for a perceived wrong
make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil
retaliate (v. t.)
To return the like for; to repay or requite by an act of the same kind; to return evil for (evil). [Now seldom used except in a bad sense.]
retaliate (v. i.)
To return like for like; specifically, to return evil for evil; as, to retaliate upon an enemy.
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retaliate
take revenge for a perceived wrong, make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evilTo return the like for; to repay or requite by an act
avenge,get even (with),punish,Redress,requite,revenge,revenge,castigate,chastise,chastise
excuse,forgive,absolve,overlook,pardon,remit
retaking => retaking, retaker => retaker, retake => retake, retainment => retention, retaining wall => Retaining wall,
