Uk English Meaning of retaliate

retaliate

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Definitions and Meaning of retaliate in English

Wordnet

retaliate (v)

take revenge for a perceived wrong

make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil

Webster

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.]

Webster

retaliate (v. i.)

To return like for like; specifically, to return evil for evil; as, to retaliate upon an enemy.

FAQs About the word retaliate

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,condone,pardon,remit

retaking => retaking, retaker => retaker, retake => retake, retainment => retention, retaining wall => Retaining wall,