How do you pronounce retaliate?

retaliate is pronounced as /rɪˈtælieɪt/.

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retaliate

⚔️retaliate

verb

/rɪˈtælieɪt/

retainer Retaliation

Meaning

to make an attack in return for a similar attack

Example Sentences

The army retaliated after the enemy attack.

Example Expressions

retaliate in kind

Synonyms

revenge, avenge, strike back, hit back, respond

Antonyms

forgive, pardon, endure

Collocations

retaliate against, retaliate in kind, retaliate quickly, retaliate forcefully

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