word
Retaliate
Rih-TA-lee-ayt
/rɪˈtæliːˌeɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
retaliate
Dictionary meaning
Make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil.
Synonyms: strike back
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