RETALIATE Meaning and
Definition
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Retaliate is a verb that refers to the act of responding to an action or offense with a corresponding action in order to seek retribution or defend oneself. It entails retaliating against someone, usually in a negative or hostile manner, as a form of revenge or punishment. The response is typically retaliatory in nature, aiming to inflict harm, injury, or damage upon the individual or group that initiated the initial wrongdoing.
When one person or party feels they have been wronged or harmed, retaliation is often seen as a means to restore justice or balance. It involves retaliatory actions taken in order to achieve a sense of retribution or restitution for the perceived injustice. Retaliation may take various forms depending on the situation, ranging from verbal or physical confrontations, negative social or emotional responses, to legal or administrative actions.
However, it is important to note that retaliation may not always be justified or ethical, as it can perpetuate a cycle of violence or conflict. It is often a knee-jerk reaction driven by the desire for self-preservation or vindication, and therefore it is important to approach retaliation with caution and consideration of the potential consequences.
In summary, the term retaliate refers to responding to an offense or harm with a corresponding action with the intent to achieve retribution or self-defense.
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To return by giving like for like, in an ill sense; to requite or pay back with the like.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of RETALIATE
The word "retaliate" has its origins in the Latin term "retaliāre", which emerged from the combination of "re-" (meaning "back" or "again") and "taliō" (meaning "punishment in kind" or "revenge"). The Latin word "taliō" was derived from the noun "tālus", referring to the anklebone, especially those used for dice games, and it evolved to denote the idea of "like for like" or "tit for tat" retaliation. Eventually, "retaliate" entered the English language in the late 16th century with the same meaning it holds today: to respond to an attack or injury with a corresponding counterattack or revenge.
Idioms with the word RETALIATE
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retaliate against sm or sth
The idiom "retaliate against someone or something" means to respond or react to an action or event by intentionally causing harm, damage, or negative consequences to the person or thing responsible for the initial action or event. It involves taking revenge or seeking vengeance in response to an offense or wrongdoing.
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retaliate against
The idiom "retaliate against" means to respond or react to an action or behavior by inflicting similar harm, punishment, or injury upon the other party involved. It often implies seeking revenge or getting back at someone who has wronged or harmed you.
Similar spelling words for RETALIATE
Conjugate verb Retaliate
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