Words Like RETALIATE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to RETALIATE.
4 Alternative Words Similar to retaliate
3 examples of retaliate
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to retaliate upon an enemy
2
The Israeli army retaliated for the Hamas bombing
3
The Giants struck back and won the opener
10 definitions of retaliate
1
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.]
2
To return like for like; specifically, to return evil for evil.
3
take revenge for a perceived wrong
4
make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil
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To return like for like, especially evil for evil.
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To pay back (an injury) in kind.
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To return in kind; repay or requite by an act of the same kind: now seldom or never used except in the sense of returning evil for evil: as, to retaliate injuries.
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To return like for like; especially (now usually), to return evil for evil.
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Synonyms See revenge, n.
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To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.