retaliate (48 synonym found)

Retaliate has 48 synonyms. The top synonyms for retaliate are transpose, take revenge, strike back, set right, revenge, return the compliment, return, retort and 40 more. Another word for retaliate is transpose. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for retaliate?

A common synonym for retaliate is transpose. Other synonyms include take revenge, strike back, set right, revenge.

How many synonyms does retaliate have?

Retaliate has 48 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does retaliate mean?

(v): to do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront Example: "john replied to Peter's insult with a verbal attack to retalia

Definition of retaliate:

(v) : to do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront
"john replied to Peter's insult with a verbal attack to retaliate for Peter's acid remark earlier."
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Definition of retaliate:

(v) : to do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront
"john replied to Peter's insult with a verbal attack to retaliate for Peter's acid remark earlier."
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