RETALIATING
(verb)
There are 2 meanings of the word
Retaliating.
Definitions
Retaliating - as a verb
Take revenge for a perceived wrong
Example: "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother"
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil
Example: "The empire strikes back"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Example Sentences
"The retaliating troops launched a counterattack against the enemy forces."
"His retaliating response only escalated the tensions between the two countries."
"The retaliating action by the government was seen as a violation of international law."
"The retaliating party sought revenge for the previous attack."
"She gave a retaliating smirk to her opponent after winning the game."
Word Game Points
Is RETALIATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retaliating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETALIATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is RETALIATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retaliating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETALIATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is RETALIATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retaliating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETALIATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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