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retaliate

The correct spelling is retaliate.

How to pronounce retaliate

verb

IPA: /ɹɪˈtæli.eɪt/

Say it like: Ret-alia-te

The correct spelling is retaliate. To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront. For example: "John insulted Peter to retaliate for Peter's acid remark earlier."

Usage Examples

John insulted Peter to retaliate for Peter's acid remark earlier.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.
  2. 2.To repay or requite by an act of the same kind.

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