What is "retaliate" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does retaliate mean in English? Meaning of retaliate definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "retaliate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "retaliate": take revenge for a perceived wrong

Verb

Meaning: take revenge for a perceived wrong

Example: He wants to avenge the murder of his brother

Synonyms: avenge retaliate revenge

Hyponyms: get back get even

Hypernyms: penalise penalize punish

Meaning of "retaliate": make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil

Verb

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

Example: The Empire strikes back The Giants struck back and won the opener The Israeli army retaliated for the Hamas bombing

Synonyms: retaliate strike back

Hypernyms: hit strike

Synonyms:

reciprocate, return, retrospect, get, pay, revenge, revive, repay, settle, recompense, requite, get back at, even the score, exact retribution, give and take, make reprisal, pay back, return the compliment, square accounts, strike back, take an eye for an eye, take revenge, turn the tables on, turn upon, wreak vengeance,

Antonyms:

forgive, pardon, sympathize, depart, leave, take, lose,

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