retaliate
/rɪˈtælieɪt/
re · tal · i · ate
rɪ · ˈtæl · i · eɪt
English Definition
v. take revenge
Significado en Español
vengarse, tomar represalias
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trả đũa, phản công
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Example Sentence
He retaliated after being insulted.
他被侮辱后报复了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(opposite or against)+tali(equal)+ate(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the story, the character decided to retaliate against his rival. What does the word “retaliate” most nearly mean?
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A
celebrate
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B
avenge
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C
perish
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D
ignore
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B — avenge.
“retaliate” means v. take revenge
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Rather than ______ against the insult, she calmly walked away.
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A
retaliate
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B
forgive
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C
apologize
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D
surrender
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A — retaliate.
“retaliate” means v. take revenge
Common questions about “retaliate”
What does “retaliate” mean?
retaliate — v. take revenge. In Chinese: 报复，反击.
How do you pronounce “retaliate”?
retaliate is pronounced /rɪˈtælieɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · tal · i · ate.
How do you use “retaliate” in a sentence?
He retaliated after being insulted. (他被侮辱后报复了。)
What are synonyms for “retaliate”?
revenge, strike back — all close in meaning to retaliate (v. take revenge).
Is “retaliate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. retaliate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “retaliate”?
re(opposite or against)+tali(equal)+ate(verb).
