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retaliate

Divide retaliate into syllables:

re · tal · i · ate

How to pronounce retaliate:

Definition of retaliate:

retaliate:
The past tense of Retaliate is retaliated.

Synonyms for retaliate:

reciprocaterequiterevengeavengepunishredress

Antonyms for retaliate:

pardonsympathizesympathiseloseleaveforgivedeparttakeaccept

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