What is the root word of retaliate?
The noun retaliation stems from the Latin retaliare, meaning “pay back in kind.” Notice the word kind in that definition. Retaliation used to have both good and evil connotations.
What does this word mean retaliate?
to return like for like
Definition of retaliate intransitive verb. : to return like for like especially : to get revenge. transitive verb. : to repay in kind retaliate an injury.
Is retaliate an adjective?
RETALIATORY (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.
Which preposition is used after retaliate?
In 25% of cases retaliate with is used And if you’ve alologised while you bent his finger he has no reason to retaliate with violence. With his reply of thanks, Harry retaliated with the suggestion that she take Snape off his hands and add Ginny Weasley to the mix.
How do you write retaliate?
verb (used without object), re·tal·i·at·ed, re·tal·i·at·ing. to return like for like, especially evil for evil: to retaliate for an injury. verb (used with object), re·tal·i·at·ed, re·tal·i·at·ing.
What part of speech is retaliate?
intransitive verb
retaliate
| part of speech: | intransitive verb |
|---|---|
| part of speech: | transitive verb |
| definition: | to take revenge for (a wrong or injury received). synonyms: avenge, pay, requite, revenge similar words: counter, fix, reciprocate, repay |
| related words: | get |
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What words rhyme with retaliate?
| Word | Rhyme rating | Meter |
|---|---|---|
| retaliates | 92 | [x/xx] |
| affiliate | 84 | [x/xx] |
| substantiate | 84 | [x/xx] |
| humiliate | 84 | [x/xx] |