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Meaning
Verb
●
To do something
harmful
or
negative
to get
revenge
for some
harm
; to
fight back
or
respond
in kind
to an
injury
or affront.
●
To
repay
or
requite
by an
act
of the same kind.
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Origin
retaliate
English
retaliatus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Intervene
Respond
React
Punish
Rebel
Fight
Defend
Compete
Revolt
Attack
Protest
Act
Cooperate
Surrender
Kill
Prosecute
Complain
Retreat
Invade
Threaten
Withdraw
Flee
Revenge
Strike
Capitulate
Ally
Aggress
Refrain
Harass
Negotiate
Condemn
Sue
Destroy
Fight Back
Strike Back
Take Action
Hit Back
Take Revenge
Stand Up
Back Down
Return Fire
Run Away
Speak Up
Press Charges
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