RETALIATED
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Retaliated.
Retaliated - as a verb
Take revenge for a perceived wrong
Example: "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avengerevengeHypernyms (Closely Related)
penalisepenalizepunishHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil
Example: "The empire strikes back"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strike backExample Sentences
"The soldier retaliated against the enemy's attack."
"When he was insulted, he retaliated with a sarcastic remark."
"The company retaliated by cutting the employees' salaries."
"The student retaliated against bullying by reporting it to the school authorities."
"The protestors retaliated by throwing stones at the police."
Word Game Points
Is RETALIATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retaliated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETALIATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is RETALIATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retaliated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETALIATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is RETALIATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retaliated is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETALIATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
