Meaning retaliate
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retaliate


at·ed -at·ing : to act in revenge re·tal·i·a·tion [-ta-lē-ā-shən] n re·tal·i·a·tive [-ta-lē-ā-tiv] adj ...
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retaliate


1610s, from Latin retaliatus, past participle of retaliare "requite, retaliate" (see retaliation). Related: Retaliated; retaliating.
Source: etymonline.com

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retaliate


to avenge or take action against another in order to make up for an injury or affliction.
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retaliate


To repay in kind.
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retaliate


repay an injury, insult.
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retaliate


v. To repay evil with a similar evil.
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retaliate


(v) make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil(v) take revenge for a perceived wrong
Source: beedictionary.com





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