Definition
Definition of retaliating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
revengeacting in return for a wrong
- The retaliating actions led to further conflict.
- The retaliating measures were swift and severe.
- His retaliating behavior was unexpected.
Origin of retaliating
Latin, retaliare (repay)
Terms with retaliating included in their meaning
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emotion
satisfaction gained from retaliating
not retaliating
accept harm without seeking revenge or retaliation
retaliation
retaliating with the same actions is justified
endure
receive something without retaliating
self-control
showing patience and self-control, especially by not retaliating
military
plan for retaliating after a nuclear attack
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- French:de représailles, ...
- German:vergeltend, ...
- Italian:vendicativo, ...
- Spanish:vengativo, ...
- Portuguese:vingativo, ...
- Chinese:报复性的, ...
- Japanese:報復的な, ...
- Arabic:مُنتَقِم, ...
- Hebrew:נַקְמָנִי, ...
- Russian:мстительный, ...
- Ukrainian:мстивий, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिशोधी, ...
Definition of retaliate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
attack backact in response to an injury, insult, or other wrong
- They may retaliate after the rival damaged their equipment.
2.
respond similarlyrespond to an action with a similar or equivalent action
- She retaliated by ignoring his calls.
Expressions with retaliate
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repay an injury or insult with a similar one
She decided to retaliate in kind after being unfairly criticized.
Origin of retaliate
Latin, re- (back) + talis (such) + -ate (to act)
Examples of retaliate in a sentence
The company might retaliate by filing a lawsuit. He decided to retaliate with a prank of his own. The country threatened to retaliate against the sanctions.
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- French:riposter, répliquer, ...
- German:Vergeltung üben, kontern, ...
- Italian:ritorcersi, reagire, ...
- Spanish:tomar represalias, ...
- Portuguese:retaliar, ...
- Chinese:报复, ...
- Japanese:報復する, ...
- Arabic:اِنْتَقَمَ, ثَأَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִנְקוֹם, לְהִתְנַקֵּם, ...
- Russian:мстить, отомстить, ...
- Ukrainian:мститися, помститися, ...
- Hindi:बदला लेना, प्रतिकार करना, ...
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