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Word entry · 9 letters

retaliate

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"Strike back"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ɹɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/Part of speech verbSorted aaeeilrttStarts with REnds with E1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

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

Word origin

From Latin retāliātus, past participle of retāliō (“to requite, retaliate”).

Used in a sentence

  • John insulted Peter to retaliate for Peter's acid remark earlier.
  • Many companies have policies in place to prevent bosses from retaliating against allegations of harassment.
  • One ambassador sent word to the duke's son that his visit should be retaliated.

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