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Rareretaliated
The correct spelling is retaliated.
How to pronounce retaliated
verb
Say it like: Ret-alia-ted
The correct spelling is retaliated. 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.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.To repay or requite by an act of the same kind.
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