retaliate
/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
strike back
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- 1.
To make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack; to take revenge for an injury or wrong.
"When he was attacked, he felt compelled to retaliate."
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The company threatened to retaliate against employees who joined the strike.
The company threatened to retaliate against employees who joined the strike.
They decided not to retaliate after the initial provocation, hoping to de-escalate the situation.
They decided not to retaliate after the initial provocation, hoping to de-escalate the situation.
If you hit me, I will retaliate.
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How do you pronounce retaliate?
retaliate is pronounced [/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does retaliate mean?
retaliate means "strike back". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is retaliate?
retaliate is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The company threatened to retaliate against employees who joined the strike." — used to mean "strike back".
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