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RETALIATING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Retaliating.

Retaliating - as a verb

Take revenge for a perceived wrong

Example: "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avenge10revenge11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
penalise10penalize19punish11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil

Example: "The empire strikes back"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strike back

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."
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Word Game Points

Is RETALIATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retaliating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
RETALIATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is RETALIATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retaliating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETALIATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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